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restraint::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | constraint |
| Type of | confinement |
| Has types | cage |
| Derivation | restrain |
dogs should be kept under restraint.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | chasteness, simpleness, simplicity |
| Type of | plainness |
the room was simply decorated with great restraint.
restraint::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | control |
| Type of | discipline |
| Has types | temperance, self-restraint, continence, temperateness, moderation, inhibition |
he was a model of polite restraint.
restraint::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | constraint |
| Type of | device |
| Has types | airbrake, arrester, arrester hook, band, bond, brake, brake pad, brake shoe, trammel, catch, chain, dive brake, drogue, fastener, fastening, fixing, gag, hamper, holdfast, ignition lock, lead, leash, life belt, lock, muzzle, safety belt, safety harness, sea anchor, shackle, shoe, skid, stop, tether, air bag |
the car did not have proper restraints fitted.
restraint::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | restriction, limitation |
| Has types | floodgate |
legal restraints.
restraints imposed on imports.
restraint::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | control |
| Has types | leash, suppression, immobilisation, immobilizing, restriction, check, collar, confinement, containment, curb, curtailment, damper, bridle, restraint of trade, immobilization |
| Derivation | restrain |
the unlawful restraint of trade.
Examples of restraint
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Yet another conservative tradition has supported restraint in military spending.
From the cnn.com
Fasting is intended to inculcate self-discipline, self-restraint and generosity.
From the thenewstribune.com
In actuality, it's the restraint of the entire movie that winds up elevating it.
From the stltoday.com
As shown, the top of your head should be level with the middle of the restraint.
From the cars.uk.msn.com
Her hair and earrings complete a look that shows her maturity through restraint.
From the stltoday.com
The latest ships are much brighter and more contemporary, albeit with restraint.
From the telegraph.co.uk
I agree with the limits of prior restraint, especially to privacy and not libel.
From the guardian.co.uk
As fiscal restraint bites in 2011, it will be a nervous time for the government.
From the economist.com
The teens are charged with mob action, burglary, unlawful restraint and robbery.
From the dailyherald.com
- The act of controlling by restraining someone or something; "the unlawful restraint of trade"
- Discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself"
- Constraint: the state of being physically constrained; "dogs should be kept under restraint"
- A rule or condition that limits freedom; "legal restraints"; "restraints imposed on imports"
- Chasteness: lack of ornamentation; "the room was simply decorated with great restraint"
- A device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"
- Restraint is a 2008 Australian thriller film, directed by David Denneen, written by Dave Warner and starring Stephen Moyer, Travis Fimmel and Teresa Palmer. The film was shot on location around New South Wales, Australia in mid-2005. ...
- (Restraints) Physical restraint refers to the practice of rendering people helpless or keeping them in captivity by means such as handcuffs, fetters, straitjackets, ropes, straps, or other forms of physical restraint. ...
- Something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures; control or caution; reserve
