Restraint Definition & Meaning

restraint
noun
  1. the act of controlling by restraining someone or something; "the unlawful restraint of trade"
  2. discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself"
  3. the state of being physically constrained; "dogs should be kept under restraint"
  4. a rule or condition that limits freedom; "legal restraints"; "restraints imposed on imports"
  5. lack of ornamentation; "the room was simply decorated with great restraint"
  6. a device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"

Synonyms for restraint

chasteness noun

lack of ornamentation; "the room was simply decorated with great restraint"

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constraint noun

the state of being physically constrained

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control noun

power to direct or determine; "under control" a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by

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simplicity noun

the quality of being simple or uncompounded; "the simplicity of a crystal" a lack of penetration or subtlety

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"Restraint" in song lyrics

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  • "It ain't that 40 that did it, it's your lack of restraint"
    Doomsday Productions — 40's Callin
  • "And shackled in restraint"
    Gravediggaz f/ Scientific Shabazz, Killah Priest — Diary of a Madman
  • "Exempt restraint"
    Micranots — Exodus

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Frequently asked questions

What does restraint mean?
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" 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" lack of ornamentation
What part of speech is restraint?
Restraint is a noun.
How many definitions does restraint have?
Restraint has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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