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1. a. : an act of restraining : the state of being restrained. b (1) : a means of restraining : a restraining force or influence. (2) : a device that restricts movement. a restraint for children riding in cars. 2. : a control over the expression of one's emotions or thoughts. Synonyms. constraint. continence. discipline. discretion. inhibition.
the act of preventing something from growing or increasing: The oil industry is exercising restraint. restraint of trade. COMMERCE. an illegal agreement that damages someone's ability to do business: Any contract which interferes with the free exercise of his trade or business is a contract in restraint of trade.
the act of restraining, holding back, controlling, or checking. the state or fact of being restrained; restrained; deprivation of liberty; confinement. Synonyms: imprisonment, incarceration, restriction, circumscription. Antonyms: liberty. constraint or reserve in feelings, behavior, etc. restraint. / rɪˈstreɪnt /.
When talking about an object, a restraint is a device used to maintain control of something. For example, if your leg is operated on, the doctors will use a restraint to hold it still. Definitions of restraint. noun. the act of controlling by restraining someone or something. “the unlawful restraint of trade”. see more.
Synonyms for RESTRAINT: discipline, repression, inhibition, suppression, composure, constraint, self-control, discretion; Antonyms of RESTRAINT: incontinence, disinhibition, indulgence, gratification, unconstraint, frankness, candor, overindulgence.
restraint (rather formal) a decision, a rule, an idea, etc. that limits what you can do; the act of limiting something because it is necessary or sensible to do so: The government has imposed export restraints on some products. The unions are unlikely to accept any sort of wage restraint.
noun. restraints. A restraining or being restrained. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The condition of being restrained, especially the condition of losing one's freedom. A suspect held in restraint. American Heritage. A restraining influence or action. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A means or instrument of restraining.
restraint (somewhat formal) a decision, a rule, an idea, etc. that limits what you can do; the act of limiting something because it is necessary or sensible to do so: The new law has imposed restraints on exports to Russia.
Jun 10, 2024 · 1. variable noun. Restraints are rules or conditions that limit or restrict someone or something. The president is calling for spending restraints in some areas. Synonyms: limitation, limit, check, ban More Synonyms of restraint. 2. uncountable noun. Restraint is calm, controlled, and unemotional behavior.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Motor vehicles re‧straint /rɪˈstreɪnt/ AWL noun 1 [ uncountable] calm sensible controlled behaviour, especially in a situation when it is difficult to stay calm SYN self-control The police were praised for their restraint in handling the demonstrators. show/exercise restraint He...
