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weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down
keeping control; exercising authority
having self-control; exercising self-discipline
defense; guard; deterrence
抑えが効かない状態だ。
It's a situation where control is lost.
感情の抑えが効かない。
I can't control my emotions.
彼に抑えを効かせることができた。
I was able to exert control over him.