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restraint
[ ri-streynt ]
noun
- a restraining action or influence:
freedom from restraint.
- Sometimes restraints. a means of or device for restraining, as a harness for the body.
- the act of restraining, holding back, controlling, or checking.
- the state or fact of being restrained; restrained; deprivation of liberty; confinement.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms:
- constraint or reserve in feelings, behavior, etc.
restraint
/ ɪˈٰɪԳ /
noun
- the ability to control or moderate one's impulses, passions, etc
to show restraint
- the act of restraining or the state of being restrained
- something that restrains; restriction
Other Word Forms
- v··ٰԳ noun
- r·ٰԳ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of restraint1
Word History and Origins
Origin of restraint1
Example Sentences
More officers were called to provide assistance and, according to the department, it took several of them to gain control of the man and place him in restraints.
Susan Lakin suffered with mobility problems and was bought the armchair belt restraint by her family to keep her safe after she started to fall out of bed and her seat.
Pasta al limone is an exercise in simplicity and restraint — a crash course in emulsification resulting in a bright, silky dish that makes for a perfect weeknight spring meal.
He is then held in a prone restraint for three minutes.
In an era obsessed with purity and restraint, mayonnaise is unashamedly rich, indulgent, and yes, fun.
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