Restrain and Regulate

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Restrain

Restrain verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).
Usage example: the victim's family members were unable to restrain their emotions upon hearing the verdict
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Regulate is a synonym for restrain in control topic. In some cases you can use "Regulate" instead a verb "Restrain", when it comes to topics like moderate.
Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining

Regulate

Regulate verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).
Usage example: you would be well advised to regulate your enthusiasm for the venture and pause to consider the risk involved
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Restrain is a synonym for regulate in moderate topic. Sometimes you can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Regulate".
Nearby Words: regulation, regularity, regulating, regulator, regulatory

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power restrain power regulate power
system restrain system regulate system
way restrain way regulate way
actions restrain actions regulate actions
Other words: emotions, powers.
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