restraint
/ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/noun2 syllables
Restraint means: lack of ornamentation.
Synonyms for restraint7
noun, as in lack of ornamentation
noun, as in discipline in personal and social activities
noun, as in the state of being physically constrained
noun, as in a device that retards something's motion
Opposites of restraint
What does restraint mean?6
noun
lack of ornamentation“the room was simply decorated with great restraint”
discipline in personal and social activities“he was a model of polite restraint”
the state of being physically constrained“dogs should be kept under restraint”
a device that retards something's motion“the car did not have proper restraints fitted”
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something“the unlawful restraint of trade”
a rule or condition that limits freedom“legal restraints”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with restraint?7
Restraint in a sentence
- She was angry, but she spoke with restraint.AlanF_US
- Institutionally, a major restraint is the copyright problem.fcbond
- In such a case, restraints in fiscal policy must be brought into play.unknown
- Restraints aren't so sexy when you let the wrong person use them on you.rul
- I wish I could love without restraints and fears.Nuel
- Rodrigo immediately set Rima free from the restraints.Amastan
- Despite his restraint, he agreed to it.shekitten
- From a Pope to a King, everyone drinks without restraint.jimkillock
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Forms of restraint
as a noun
- plural
- restraints