Restraint (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of controlling by restraining someone or something; "the unlawful restraint of trade".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The use of restraints in mental institutions is often seen as inhumane.
- Her sudden movements were curtailed by the seatbelt restraint in her car.
- The law enforcers accused the monopolizing corporation of the restraint of free competition.
- Parents use discipline as a restraint on the impulsivity of young children.
- Excessive drinking requires some level of personal restraint, experts advise.
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Meaning 2
Discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
A rule or condition that limits freedom; "legal restraints"; "restraints imposed on imports".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
Lack of ornamentation; "the room was simply decorated with great restraint".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 5
A device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
The state of being physically constrained; "dogs should be kept under restraint".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.