restraint

Noun

Meaning

The act or process of restraining, or of holding back or hindering from motion or action, in any manner; hindrance of the will, or of any action, physical or mental.

The state of being restrained.

That which restrains, as a law, a prohibition, or the like; limitation; restriction.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

control check constraint curb temperance reserve self-control limit simplicity restriction suppression limitation repression inhibition moderation
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Antonyms

unrestraint liberty deliverance amnesty medallion hammock
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Hypernyms

control device discipline restriction limitation confinement

Hyponyms

temperance lead band tether bridle trammel

Related terms

restrict constraint restrain

Phrases with the word

lack of restraint vessel restraint joint restraint with restraint unnecessary restraint child restraint seat

Anagrams

retransit

Examples

the room was simply decorated with great restraint Source: Internet

the car did not have proper restraints fitted Source: Internet

dogs should be kept under restraint Source: Internet

he was a model of polite restraint Source: Internet

she never lost control of herself Source: Internet

the unlawful restraint of trade Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

restraining ring restrainingly restrainment restraint cable restraint of trade restraintful