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Restraint (Noun)

Meaning 1

Discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Control

Antonyms

  • Unrestraint

Hyponyms

  • Moderation
  • Temperateness

Meaning 2

The act of controlling by restraining someone or something; "the unlawful restraint of trade".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hyponyms

  • Curtailment
  • Immobilisation
  • Curb
  • Check
  • Leash
  • Immobilizing
  • Confinement

Related Words

  • Restrain (verb)

Meaning 3

A rule or condition that limits freedom; "legal restraints"; "restraints imposed on imports".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Hypernyms

  • Limitation

Meaning 4

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

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Simplicity
  • Simpleness
  • Chasteness

Hypernyms

  • Plainness

Meaning 5

A device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Constraint

Hyponyms

  • Ignition Lock
  • Safety Harness
  • Stop
  • Trammel
  • Skid
  • Drogue
  • Muzzle
  • Lead
  • Hamper
  • Tether
  • Arrester Hook
  • Fastening
  • Dive Brake
  • Bond
  • Shoe
  • Fixing
  • Life Belt
  • Holdfast

Meaning 6

The state of being physically constrained; "dogs should be kept under restraint".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Constraint

Hypernyms

  • Confinement

Hyponyms

  • Cage

Related Words

  • Restrain (verb)
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