restrain

verb4

1. •
   To control or keep in check.

   • As with vicarious mismenstruation, the abnormal cessation only requires strict attention to the general health, with such measures to restrain hemorrhage as have already been indicated. — 1875
2. •
   To restrict or limit.

   • He was restrained by the straitjacket.
3. •
   To deprive of liberty.
4. •
   To strain again.

   • Squeeze the juice from 3 oranges and let the juice stand. Then pour it off, strain, and mix with the syrup. Restrain the liquid and chill in a mold. — 1998