Collocations for "restrained"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "restrained" in context.
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restrained
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- a restrained [style, way, form, manner] (of)
- spoke in a restrained [voice, tone]
- [gave, delivered, offered] a restrained performance
- take a restrained approach towards
- the restrained [colors, hues] of the [drawing, painting, decoration]
- [combined, painted, decorated] with restrained [colors]
- a restrained [laugh, scream, shout]
- the restrained [dog, man, thug, neighbor, suspect, parent]
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restrain
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- restrain him from [entering, fighting, getting involved]
- restrained by [police, the referee, teammates, the coach]
- restrained [the criminal, the protesters, the unruly mob]
- [they, security staff, riot police] restrained [the criminal]
- restrain yourself from [arguing, hitting back, commenting]
- could [not, hardly, barely] restrain herself
- don't restrain your [imagination, ability, potential]
- restrained with [handcuffs, rope, riot squads]
- restrain [immigration, trade, imports]
'restrained' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):