Pronunciation

/rɪˈstreɪnt/

Definitions

Noun

1. Restraint: The act of controlling or limiting one’s actions, feelings, or desires; self-control. Example: “She showed remarkable self-restraint in the face of provocation.”
2. Restriction: A limitation placed on something, often by rules or regulations. Example: “The government imposed strict restrictions on public gatherings.”
3. Medical device: A device that helps control or restrict movement, especially in patients with mobility issues. Example: “The patient wore a leg restraint to prevent falls.”

Verb

1. To restrain oneself from doing something. Example: “He had to restrain himself from laughing during the serious discussion.”
2. To apply physical restraints, such as handcuffs or straps. Example: “The police restrained the suspect until backup arrived.”

Phrases

• “Exercise self-restraint” means to practice control over one’s impulses.
• “With great restraint” indicates holding back significantly.
• “A restraining order” is a legal document limiting contact between individuals.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She maintained her composure with great restraint despite the heated argument.”
• Verb: “The doctor instructed the nurse to restrain the patient’s movements to avoid injury.”
• Interjection: “Let’s exercise some restraint in our spending this month.”

Synonyms

• Control
• Self-control
• Discipline
• Tolerance
• Holding back
• Suppressing
• Limitation
• Confinement
• Barriers
• Constraints