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Concept: Restrain

Superconcept: Obstruct


Component Semantics:

Restrain
Definition: prevent an object from moving
Required slot: object
Restriction: a Tangible-Entity
Required slot: post-conditions
Restriction: object is the object of a Be-Restrained
Primary slot: agent
Inherited from: Obstruct
Restriction: causes object to be Restrained
WordNet 1.6 Synsets: restrain#1, restrain#3
WordNet 1.6 Synsets: confine#6, hold#4, hold_back#2, keep#14, keep_back#1

Restraining an object prevents all movement of the object. In order to Move a Restrained object it must be taken out of the Be-Restrained state with a Unrestrain action.

Other Senses:

restrain2
Definition: to moderate or limit the force, effect, development, or full exercise of
restrain3
Definition: to deprive of liberty
restrain4
Definition: to compel or deter by or as if by threats

Reference: WordNet1.6

WNrestrain#1
Equivalent: restrain2
WNrestrain#2
Equivalent: restrain2
WNrestrain#3
Equivalent: restrain2
WNrestrain#4
Equivalent: restrain2
WNrestrain#5
Equivalent: restrain4