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
Swallow and restrain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swallow" instead a verb "Restrain".
Swallow
Swallow verb - To take into the stomach through the mouth and throat.
Restrain and swallow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Swallow".
Nearby Words: swallowed, swallowing
Common collocations
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