restrain

/ri-ˈstrān/

Middle English restraynen, from Anglo-French restreindre, from Latin restringere to restrain, restrict, from re- + stringere to bind tight

verb

to prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something
to limit, restrict, or keep under control
to moderate or limit the force, effect, development, or full exercise of

restrained the child from jumping

try to restrain your anger

restrain check curb bridle mean to hold back from or control in doing something. restrain suggests holding back by force or persuasion from acting or from going to extremes. check implies restraining or impeding a progress, activity, or impetus.