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Synonyms for re strained


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : ree-streyn
Phonetic Transcription : riˈstreɪn

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Définition of re strained

Origin :
  • "strain again," 1874, from re- + strain (v.). Related: Re-strained; re-straining.
  • As in introverted : adj reserved
  • As in limited : adj restricted, definite
  • As in low-key : adj subdued
  • As in moderate : adj calm, temperate
  • As in noncommittal : adj unwilling to decide
  • As in abstemious : adj restraining behavior or appetite
  • As in on the wagon : adj not drinking alcohol
  • As in orderly : adj well-behaved
  • As in pent-up : adj held within
  • As in plain : adj unembellished, basic
  • As in quiet : adj simple, unobtrusive
  • As in reasonable : adj moderate, tolerable
  • As in refined : adj cultured, civilized
  • As in reserved : adj silent, unsociable; constrained
  • As in restrained : adj calm, quiet
  • As in reticent : adj secretive, quiet
  • As in retiring : adj shy, undemonstrative
  • As in silent : adj quiet; speechless
  • As in sober : adj not partaking of alcohol
  • As in sober : adj calm, peaceful; dull
  • As in subdued : adj quiet, controlled
  • As in tasteful : adj nice, refined
  • As in temperate : adj calm, moderate
  • As in temperate : adj controlled, sober
  • As in tight-lipped : adj silent
  • As in uncommitted : adj free; not involved
  • As in unobtrusive : adj keeping a low profile
  • As in withdrawn : adj unsociable
  • As in bonded : adj shackled
  • As in handicapped : adj thwarted
  • As in bound : adj obligated; destined
  • As in measured : adj moderate
  • As in quarantined : adj isolated
  • As in restricted : adj limited
  • As in retained : adj kept
  • As in silenced : adj quieted
  • As in withheld : adj concealed
  • As in aseptic : adj sterile
  • As in measured : adj calculated
  • As in chary : adj careful, cautious
  • As in chaste : adj pure, incorrupt
  • As in controlled : adj reserved
  • As in inobtrusive : adj quiet
  • As in classical : adj simple, chaste
  • As in self-controlled : adj reserved
  • As in self-restrained : adj reserved
  • As in virginal : adj chaste
  • As in confined : adj limited, enclosed
  • As in continent : adj chaste, pure
  • As in discreet : adj cautious, sensible
  • As in distant : adj aloof
  • As in dry : adj sarcastic, sharp-tongued
  • As in guarded : adj suspicious
  • As in imprison : verb confine; put in jail
  • As in incarcerate : verb put in jail, confinement
  • As in inhibit : verb restrict, prevent
  • As in keep : verb prevent
  • As in leash : verb rein, hold
  • As in limit : verb confine, restrict
  • As in localize : verb confine
  • As in arrest : verb stop or slow
  • As in modify : verb lessen, reduce
  • As in modulate : verb adjust, harmonize
  • As in monopolize : verb dominate, control
  • As in muzzle : verb gag, quiet
  • As in obligate : verb require
  • As in obstruct : verb prevent, restrict
  • As in obviate : verb make unnecessary
  • As in pin : verb attach, hold in place
  • As in play down : verb pretend as if something were unimportant
  • As in preclude : verb inhibit; make impossible
  • As in prevent : verb keep from happening or continuing
  • As in prohibit : verb make impossible; stop
  • As in qualify : verb lessen, restrict
  • As in refrain : verb do without; keep from doing
  • As in repress : verb keep back, hold in
  • As in restrain : verb keep under control; hold back
  • As in restrict : verb confine, limit situation or ability to participate
  • As in retain : verb hold on to physically or mentally
  • As in ride : verb carry or be carried
  • As in rule : verb govern, manage
  • As in bar : verb prohibit
  • As in smother : verb extinguish; cover, hide
  • As in stem : verb prevent, stop
  • As in stint : verb economize; hold back
  • As in stop : verb prevent, hold back
  • As in strangle : verb choke, stifle
  • As in subdue : verb keep under control; moderate
  • As in tame : verb domesticate, make compliant
  • As in temper : verb calm, moderate
  • As in tether : verb fasten
  • As in thwart : verb stop, hinder
  • As in tie/tie up : verb hamper, hinder
  • As in tone down : verb moderate
  • As in withhold : verb keep back
  • As in bind : verb fasten, secure
  • As in bind : verb obligate; restrict
  • As in fight back : verb defend
  • As in hold back : verb repress
  • As in bottle up : verb hold in check
  • As in bound : verb restrict
  • As in tie up : verb hamper
  • As in bridle : verb check, hold back
  • As in trammel : verb hamper
  • As in cage : verb hold in enclosure
  • As in swaddle : verb wrap
  • As in censor : verb forbid; ban; selectively remove
  • As in chain : verb manacle in metal
  • As in bate : verb subside
  • As in chasten : verb correct, humiliate
  • As in immobilize : verb tie
  • As in circumscribe : verb mark off, delimit
  • As in peter : verb decrease
  • As in stave : verb prevent
  • As in command : verb demand
  • As in command : verb rule, have power
  • As in adjourn : verb stop a proceeding
  • As in compel : verb force to act
  • As in compose : verb calm, bring under control
  • As in confine : verb enclose, limit
  • As in constrict : verb inhibit
  • As in contain : verb hold back, control
  • As in control : verb curb, hold back
  • As in cool : verb take a break; abate
  • As in curb : verb repress, restrict
  • As in dam : verb hold back; block
  • As in dampen : verb spoil spirits
  • As in decrease : verb grow less or make less
  • As in defuse : verb disarm; smooth over
  • As in deny : verb disagree, renounce, decline
  • As in detain : verb hold, keep back; arrest
  • As in deter : verb check, inhibit from action
  • As in enjoin : verb forbid
  • As in enslave : verb make someone a servant
  • As in fetter : verb tie up, hold
  • As in fight back/fight off : verb defend oneself
  • As in foil : verb circumvent, nip in the bud
  • As in forbear : verb resist the temptation to
  • As in forbid : verb outlaw, prohibit an action
  • As in gag : verb silence, stop up
  • As in govern : verb influence; hold in check
  • As in hamper : verb impede, restrict
  • As in hold : verb have in one's hands, possession; grasp
  • As in hold back/hold off : verb repress
  • As in impede : verb obstruct, hinder

Antonyms for re strained

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