Restrain and Retrench

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

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Retrench and restrain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retrench" instead a verb "Restrain".

Retrench verb - Tighten one's belt; use resources carefully.

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Restrain and retrench are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Retrench".

Nearby Words: retrenchment, retrenching

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