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Meaning of restrainer
A person or thing that restrains something or someone.
Etymology of restrainer
The word "restrainer" comes from the Old French word "restrainer", which is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "stringere" (meaning "to draw tight" or "to restrain")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person or thing that restrains or controls something or someone
Synonyms
inhibitor
moderator
controller
regulator
limiter
restrictor
constrainer
checker
curber
stifler
suppressor
damper
quencher
silencer
muzzle
bridle
restraint
fetter
shackle
chain
leash
harness
gag
muzzle
straitjacket
constraint
hindrance
obstacle
barrier
blockage
impediment
deterrent
discourager
Definitions
- A person or thing that restrains something or someone, typically by exerting a controlling influence or physical force
- A device or system for restraining or controlling the movement of something, such as a vehicle or an animal
- A chemical or other substance that restrains or inhibits a particular reaction or process
Usage Examples
- The police officer acted as a restrainer, holding back the crowd to prevent a riot
- The restrainer on the horse's bridle helped to calm the nervous animal
- The new policy is intended to be a restrainer on excessive spending by the government
Antonyms
encourager
motivator
stimulator
activator
catalyst
accelerator
promoter
supporter
helper
assistant
facilitator
enabler
liberator
freedman
unleasher
loosener
releaser
unshackler
unchainer
unfetterer
unbridler