Restrain (4)
'restrain' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for stem that I've seen before include "Staunch (flow)" , "part of pipe" , "part of a ship" , "Main central part as of plant or glass" , "Staunch - support" .)
'restrain' is the definition.
(bating is a kind of restraining)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for bate that I've seen before include "contention for old poet" , "Rage; beat the wings" , "decrease" , "Lessen" .)
'restrain' is the definition.
(I know that curb is a type of restrain)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for curb that I've seen before include "Restrain, inhibit" , "Bridle" , "Muzzle" , "Bit - restraint" , "Restrain, perhaps your enthusiasm" .)
'restrain' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for rein in that I've seen before include "Person of great power" , "Restrain (someone)" , "Control" .)
'restrain' is the definition.
(I know that moderate is a type of restrain)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for moderate that I've seen before include "Average in amount" , "Within reasonable or average limits" , "Not excessively right- or left-wing" , "Chair" , "Dare me to (anag) - act as an arbitrator" .)
'restrain' is the definition.
(inhibiting is a kind of restraining)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for inhibit that I've seen before include "Limit the range or extent of" , "Constrain" , "Endanger" , "Hinder, restrain, prevent" , "Check - prevent" .)