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   restraint

   /rɪˈstreɪnt/

   noun

   • 1. a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control: "decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget"
   • ▪ the action of keeping someone or something under control: "a policy of restraint in public spending"
   • ▪ deprivation or restriction of personal liberty or freedom of movement: "he remained aggressive and required physical restraint" Similar constraintcheckcontrolrestrictionlimitationcurtailmentreinbridlebrakedamperdeterrenthindranceimpedimentobstacleretardantinhibitioninformal:clampdownwet blanketconfinementcaptivitycustodydetentionimprisonmentinternmentincarcerationconstraintcommittalquarantinearrestarchaic:duressrare:detainmentOpposite incitement
   • ▪ a device which limits or prevents freedom of movement: "car safety restraints" Similar beltharnessstrap
   • 2. unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behaviour; self-control: "he urged the protestors to exercise restraint" Similar self-controlself-restraintself-disciplinecontrolmoderationtemperatenessabstemiousnessnon-indulgenceprudencejudiciousnessreserveself-restraintself-controlself-possessionlack of emotionsobrietycoldnessformalityaloofnessdetachmentreticenceuncommunicativenessOpposite abandonforwardnessoutspokenness
   • ▪ understatement, especially of artistic expression: "with strings and piano, all restraint vanished" Similar subtletymutednessunderstatednesstastetastefulnessdelicacydelicatenessdiscretiondiscriminationOpposite excessindulgence

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French restreinte, feminine past participle of restreindre ‘hold back’ (see restrain).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of restraint in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RESTRAINT definition: 1. calm and controlled behaviour: 2. something that limits the freedom of someone or something, or…. Learn more.

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   Sep 20, 2024 · 1. a. : an act of restraining : the state of being restrained. b (1) : a means of restraining : a restraining force or influence. (2) : a device that restricts movement. a restraint for children riding in cars. 2. : a control over the expression of one's emotions or thoughts. Synonyms.

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   RESTRAINT meaning: 1. calm and controlled behaviour: 2. something that limits the freedom of someone or something, or…. Learn more.

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   the act of restraining, holding back, controlling, or checking. the state or fact of being restrained; restrained; deprivation of liberty; confinement. Synonyms: imprisonment, incarceration, restriction, circumscription. Antonyms: liberty. constraint or reserve in feelings, behavior, etc. restraint. / rɪˈstreɪnt / noun.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › restraintRestraint - definition of restraint by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a restraining action or influence. 2. a means of restraining. 3. a device that restrains, as a harness. 4. the act of restraining. 5. the state or fact of being restrained; confinement. 6. constraint or reserve, as in behavior.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrestraint noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   restraint. noun. /rɪˈstreɪnt/. /rɪˈstreɪnt/. [countable, usually plural] restraint (on somebody/something) a rule, a fact, an idea, etc. that limits or controls what people can do. The government has imposed export restraints on some products. social restraints on drinking alcohol.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRESTRAINT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Restraint is calm, controlled, and unemotional behaviour. They behaved with more restraint than I'd expected. I'll speak to the staff and ask them to exercise restraint and common sense. Synonyms: self-control, self-discipline, self-restraint, self-possession More Synonyms of restraint.

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   When talking about an object, a restraint is a device used to maintain control of something. For example, if your leg is operated on, the doctors will use a restraint to hold it still.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of restraint – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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    RESTRAINT definition: 1. control over your feelings 2. a control on something: . Learn more.

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    1. a. : to prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something. restrained the child from jumping. b. : to limit, restrict, or keep under control. try to restrain your anger. 2. : to moderate or limit the force, effect, development, or full exercise of. restrain trade. 3. : to deprive of liberty. especially : to place under arrest or restraint.