v. 25B6; verb
Charles restrained his anger : CONTROL, keep under control, check, hold/keep in check, curb, suppress, repress, contain, dampen, subdue, smother, choke back, stifle, bottle up, rein back/in; informal keep the lid on.
she could barely restrain herself from swearing : PREVENT, stop, keep, hold back.
the insane used to be restrained : TIE UP, bind, tether, chain (up), fetter, shackle, manacle, put in irons.