Restrain and Straiten

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

Straiten and restrain are semantically related. in hold back topic. In some cases you can use "Straiten" instead a verb "Restrain".

Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining

Straiten verb - Squeeze together.

Restrain and straiten are semantically related. You can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Straiten".

Nearby Words: strait, straitening