restraint

noun
UK: /rɪˈstreɪnt/
US: /rɪˈstreɪnt/

  1. The act of controlling or limiting something.

    1. He showed restraint and didn't shout.
    2. The budget placed some restraint on new spending for the department this year.

  2. A method of limiting someone's freedom of movement.

    1. The police used physical restraint to subdue him.
    2. The animal was struggling against its physical restraint trying to get free from the veterinary table.

  3. Calm and controlled behaviour.

    1. She acted with impressive restraint, despite being angry.
    2. His natural exuberance was tempered with considerable restraint during the formal ceremony.

Synonyms

control limitation self-control constraint

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "restraint" in English means: The act of controlling or limiting something., A method of limiting someone's freedom of movement., Calm and controlled behaviour..

The phonetic transcription of "restraint" is /rɪˈstreɪnt/ in British English and /rɪˈstreɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "restraint": control, limitation, self-control, constraint.

Example usage of "restraint": "He showed restraint and didn't shout.". More examples on the page.