restraint
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; deprivation of liberty; confinement.
constraint or reserve in feelings, behavior, etc.
Origin of restraint
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Other words from restraint
- o·ver·re·straint, noun
- pre·re·straint, noun
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How to use restraint in a sentence
They placed him in restraints and took him to the Central Jail in downtown San Diego.
Longtime Sheriff’s Employee Contradicts Official Account of Jail Death | Kelly Davis | September 3, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoWhen Romeo observed how the animals reacted to extended periods of stress — 30 minutes of restraint each day for seven days — the pattern was different.
Puberty can repair the brain’s stress responses after hardship early in life | Esther Landhuis | August 28, 2020 | Science NewsAfter the animals were released from the restraints, stress hormones surged higher in young rats than in adults.
Puberty can repair the brain’s stress responses after hardship early in life | Esther Landhuis | August 28, 2020 | Science NewsThe rats endured the 30-minute restraint each day for seven days.
Puberty may reboot the brain and behaviors | Esther Landhuis | August 27, 2020 | Science News For StudentsIt’s navigating the balance between amazing graphics and technical restraints and finding a way to design within these limits.
Epic Games’ Insane Video Game Graphics Demo Explained in Simple Terms | Aaron Frank | May 24, 2020 | Singularity Hub
The restraint is banned according to NYPD regulations but it is not illegal.
After No Indictment for Eric Garner Killer, Is NYC the Next Ferguson? | Jacob Siegel | December 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe giant bear flicked his ears and, with unmistakable restraint, swung away and disappeared into the trees.
He would have probably done both in much the same way: with elegance and restraint, yet radically.
How Oscar de la Renta Created First Lady Fashion | Raquel Laneri | October 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe scene is written with a matter-of-fact restraint that lends it great power.
Nigeria’s Larger-Than-Life Nobel Laureate Chronicles a Fascinating Life | Chimamanda Adichie | August 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYet responses so far have been muted, with some activists calling for restraint.
This is often of great advantage, as the strength of repose is expressed to a great degree in restraint of movement.
Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge Southwick“This accompanied it,” said Winifred, with a restraint that might have warned her hearer of the passion it strove to conceal.
The Red Year | Louis TracyFreedom and courtesy were so well balanced in this society, that little restraint was put upon conversation.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange KiellandThe restraint laid upon her was becoming more than she could bear, and she rebelled against it.
The Cromptons | Mary J. HolmesIn time of trouble families generally like to be alone, all in all to each other; and a visitor is felt a constant restraint.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence Hartley
British Dictionary definitions for restraint
/ (rɪˈstreɪnt) /
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
Origin of restraint
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