Saṃyamati [saṃ + yamati] to practise self-control S I 209 (pāṇesu ca saṃyamāmase, translation "if we can keep our hands off living things"). — past participle saṃyata. — causative saññāmeti to restrain M I 365, 507; Dhp 37, 380. Cf. paṭi°.
(pr, pr) restrains; holds back; controls; keeps in check (someone wrt) [lit.] controls together Construction: saṃ + yama + ti