English Explanatory Dictionary

withstrain

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To restrain.

Word forms

withstrain withstrains withstraining withstrained

Etymology

From Middle English withstreynen, equivalent to with- + strain.

Synonyms

curtail suppress behedge guard govern smother bind chasten check inhibit contain vanquish cork curb bury dampen hamshackle hold back hold down limit repress restrain restrict shackle stay stifle stop straiten subdue throttle underbring withhold withstrain

Derived words

withstraint
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