restraining

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: re-strain-ing (3)

English Definition

Preventing someone or something from doing something; keeping under control

Example Sentence

The police officer used a restraining hold to calm the suspect.

US IPA /rɪˈstreɪn.ɪŋ/
UK IPA /rɪˈstreɪn.ɪŋ/