restraining
intermediateB1/rɪˈstreɪnɪŋ/ · re-strain-ing
to hold back or limit something or someone.
Meanings
to hold back or limit something or someone.
کسی چیز یا کسی کو روکنا یا محدود کرنا۔
روکنا
rokna
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- restraining order
- restraining force
- restraining influence
Example Sentences
He was restraining his anger during the meeting.
وہ میٹنگ کے دوران اپنے غصے کو روک رہا تھا۔
Woh meeting ke doran apne gusse ko rok raha tha.
The law allows for restraining orders in cases of domestic violence.
قانون گھریلو تشدد کے معاملات میں روکنے والے احکامات کی اجازت دیتا ہے۔
Qanoon gharelu tashadud ke mamalat mein rokne wale ahkamat ki ijaazat deta hai.
She is good at restraining her emotions.
وہ اپنی جذبات کو روکنے میں ماہر ہے۔
Woh apni jazbat ko rokne mein maahir hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a restraining belt that keeps something from moving.
Visualize a rubber band holding back a stack of papers.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خواہشوں کو روک کر جو جیت جیتا ہے، وہی سچا ہے۔
Khwahishon ko rok kar jo jeet jeeta hai, wahi sachcha hai.
The one who wins by restraining desires is truly victorious.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
روکنے کا نہ کہنا زہر پینے کا ہوتا ہے۔
Rokne ka na kehna zeher peenay ka hota hai.
To not restrain is akin to choosing poison.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "restringere" — to tie back
First known use: 15th century
The word 'restraining' comes from the Latin 'restringere', meaning to draw back or bind tight, and has evolved in use to describe the action of limiting or controlling.