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  1. The meaning of RESTRAINT is an act of restraining : the state of being restrained. How to use restraint in a sentence.

  2. RESTRAINT definition: 1. calm and controlled behaviour: 2. something that limits the freedom of someone or something, or…. Learn more.

  3. Restraint definition: a restraining action or influence. See examples of RESTRAINT used in a sentence.

  4. 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.

  5. Synonyms for RESTRAINT: discipline, repression, inhibition, suppression, composure, constraint, self-control, discretion; Antonyms of RESTRAINT: incontinence, disinhibition, indulgence, gratification, unconstraint, frankness, candor, overindulgence.

  6. The meaning of RESTRAIN is to prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something. How to use restrain in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Restrain.

  7. n. 1. the ability to control or moderate one's impulses, passions, etc: to show restraint. 2. the act of restraining or the state of being restrained. 3. something that restrains; restriction. [C15: from Old French restreinte, from restreindre to restrain]

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