restraint
Americannoun
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a restraining action or influence.
freedom from restraint.
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Sometimes restraints. a means of or device for restraining, as a harness for the body.
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the act of restraining, holding back, controlling, or checking.
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the state or fact of being restrained; restrained; deprivation of liberty; confinement.
- Synonyms:
- incarceration , imprisonment , restriction , circumscription
- Antonyms:
- liberty
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constraint or reserve in feelings, behavior, etc.
noun
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the ability to control or moderate one's impulses, passions, etc
to show restraint
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the act of restraining or the state of being restrained
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something that restrains; restriction
Other Word Forms
- overrestraint noun
- prerestraint noun
Etymology
Origin of restraint
1350–1400; Middle English restreinte < Middle French restrainte, noun use of feminine past participle of restraindre to restrain
Example Sentences
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Thoughtful restraint seems like a better strategy than rushing into put and call options and stocks when many sophisticated investors have little idea how to price the passing scene.
From Barron's
Thoughtful restraint seems like a better strategy than rushing into put and call options and stocks when many sophisticated investors have little idea how to price the passing scene.
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When the autumnal Second Quintet began, the two eloquent Philharmonic violas were ready to stealthily underscore a work of profound lyric restraint.
From Los Angeles Times
Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid dissented from the October cut in favor of no change, while Boston Fed President Susan Collins said last week that continued slight restraint was appropriate.
From Barron's
Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid dissented from the October cut in favor of no change, while Boston Fed President Susan Collins said last week that continued slight restraint was appropriate.
From Barron's
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