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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

Entry 1

control, self-control, discipline, moderation

Entry 2

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

Entry 1

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

Entry 2

show restraint, exercise restraint, with restraint

a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations

The ability to withstand hardship or sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.

The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rot...

weapons and ammunition; or the upper limbs of the human body

a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines

An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.