Enjoin and Restrain

Enjoin

Enjoin verb - To order not to do or use or to be done or used.
Usage example: Quakerism enjoins the taking of human life

Restrain is a synonym for enjoin in prohibit topic. In some cases you can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Enjoin", when it comes to topics like forbid.

Restrain

Restrain verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

Enjoin is a synonym for restrain. Sometimes you can use "Enjoin" instead a verb "Restrain".

Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining
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