restrain
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In law and social science, we call this impact a chilling effect – the behavioral tendency for people in face of a threat to self-censor and restrain their activities for self-protection.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
However, Alan Taylor said, with the key rate still high enough to restrain economic activity, leaving borrowing costs at their current level might be sufficient to prevent second-round effects.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The order would also “permanently” restrain and enjoin Musk’s trust from violating the section of the Exchange Act that was the subject of this case, according to the text of the proposed settlement.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
They continue to repeat the instruction while the suspect is on the ground and as they work to restrain him.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
All the cares of state, however, and all the deeds of knight-errantry to defend the wronged and helpless, could not restrain Theseus’ love of danger for the sake of danger.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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