Bind and Restrain

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Bind

Bind verb - Secure with or as if with ropes.

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Restrain is a synonym for bind in restrict topic. In some cases you can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Bind", when it comes to topics like constrain, fasten, obligate, shackle.

Nearby Words: binding, binder

Restrain

Restrain verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.

Usage example: the suspect was restrained and taken to an undisclosed location

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Bind is a synonym for restrain in imprison topic. You can use "Bind" instead a verb "Restrain", if it concerns topics such as hold back, shackle, tie up.

Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining

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soul	bind soul	restrain soul
power	bind power	restrain power
woman	bind woman	restrain woman
people	bind people	restrain people
Other words: human, dragon, target, arms, opponent, enemy, individuals, powers, opponents, enemies, members, wounds, demons.

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When a bunch of tiny people need to restrain a (to them) giant one, a classic method is to bind the bigger creature to the ground while asleep.

Source: Gulliver Tie-Down
The students had to bind or use other methods to restrain the books.

Source: Jerkass Has a Point
The Chain Bind spell, which creates energy chains primarily used by Yuuno and Arf to restrain their opponent.

Source: Chain Pain

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