Restrain and Ward

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

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

Ward verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Restrain and ward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Ward".

Nearby Words: warden, wardship, warder, warded, wardroom

Compare Morality Chain, where the Samaritan does somehow manage to restrain their ward's wickedness.

Source: The Farmer and the Viper

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