Definitions

restrainer

[ri-strey-ner] / rɪˈstreɪ nər /

NOUN

check

Synonyms

STRONGEST

control

STRONG

blow constraint curb damper disappointment frustration grunt harness holdup impediment inhibition limitation obstruction rebuff rejection reversal reverse setback stoppage trouble

Antonyms

STRONG

advantage aid allowance approval assistance blessing boost encouragement facilitation freedom help success support

WEAK

indulgence liberation permission

NOUN

curb

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barrier ledge rein restraint restriction

STRONG

border brake bridle chain control deterrent edge harness hindrance limitation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

freedom

STRONG

encouragement

Example Sentences

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I beseech Thee by Thy Name, the Restrainer, to withhold from us the maleficence of Thine adversaries who have disbelieved in Thy testimony, and caviled at Thy beauty.

From Prayers and Meditations by Bahá'u'lláh

restrainer

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