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Restraint

noun

/rɪˈstreɪnt/

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

the act of holding back or controlling; self-control

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

He showed great restraint in not responding to the insult.

with restraint

control, self-control, discipline, moderation, limitation

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control, self-control, discipline, moderation

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control, moderation, discipline, limitation

freedom, indulgence, excess, abandon

Entry 1

freedom, indulgence, excess, abandon

Entry 2

freedom, excess, indulgence

show restraint, exercise restraint, physical restraint, self-restraint, with restraint

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show restraint, exercise restraint, physical restraint, self-restraint

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show restraint, exercise restraint, with restraint

aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice

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something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern cont...

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