Pronunciation

/rɪˈstreɪn/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of limiting or controlling one’s actions, emotions, or desires: She had to restrain her laughter when he told the joke.
2. A device or mechanism that prevents motion or stops something from moving: The safety restraint in the car.

Verb

1. To hold back or control (oneself, emotions, or a person): He restrained himself from saying something impulsive.
2. To fasten or secure with a restraint: The doctor restrained the patient during the operation.
3. To limit or regulate: The government is trying to restrain inflation.

Phrases

• “Restrain oneself” means to control one’s feelings or behavior.
• “Physical restraint” refers to the use of force to control someone.
• “Emotional restraint” is the ability to manage one’s emotions.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The teacher asked the students to show self-restraint in the library.”
• Verb: “He had to restrain his son from running into the street.”
• Verb: “The security guard restrained the suspect until the police arrived.”

Synonyms

• Control
• Suppress
• Restrain oneself
• Hold back
• Constrain
• Tame
• Moderate
• Limit
• Curb

Antonyms

• Unrestrain
• Give in
• Lose control
• Indulge
• Escalate
• Run wild