restraining
verbStress: 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/