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Definition restraint in British English

restraint noun

noun
/rɪˈstreɪnt/
1

the limit or control of the expression of strong emotion or opinion

Example

The President sent a letter to both nations urging restraint.

Synonyms and related words
blank restrained impassive
2

an act of limiting or controlling something, or a situation in which this happens, especially in business or politics

Example

the use of wage restraint to curb inflation

Synonyms and related words
red line limit constraint
3

something that holds you and physically controls your movements, often to protect your safety

Example

mandatory seat belts and head restraints

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subjection surrender reliance
4

the act or process of stopping the free movement of a person or the free progress of an activity

Example

He left of his own free will and not under restraint.

Example

We need to exercise restraint on spending.

Synonyms and related words
subjection surrender reliance
Definition restraint in British English