restrainer

Noun

Meaning

One who, or that which, restrains.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

controller comptroller booker bounder control governor bridle chemical reverse commander blow barrier container rejection restriction
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Antonyms

pusher persuader promoter impeller activator inducer
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Hypernyms

individual person chemical soul mortal somebody

Hyponyms

nazi suppressor overcomer withholder subduer potassium bromide

Examples

Those who restrain desire do so because theirs is weak enough to be restrained; and the restrainer or reason usurps its place & governs the unwilling. William Blake

Close letter words and terms

restrained yourself restrainedly restrainedness restraining restraining collar restraining device