Advertisement
Advertisement
View synonyms for
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
Discover More
Other Word Forms
- v··ٰԳ noun
- r·ٰԳ noun
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of restraint1
1350–1400; Middle English restreinte < Middle French restrainte, noun use of feminine past participle of restraindre to restrain
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of restraint1
C15: from Old French restreinte , from restreindre to restrain
Discover More
Example Sentences
Examples have not been reviewed.
Because he faced several major restraints, Nixon moved slowly in taking retaliatory actions.
From
Like most of your characters, he exudes strength through restraint.
From
The choreography is refreshing but might be more so with a little more restraint.
From
Mr Griffiths said gardeners should exercise restraint between now and September.
From
Kim freed herself of her restraints, and shortly after her security guard turned up.
From
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse