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Definition of Restraint
1. Noun. The act of controlling by restraining someone or something. "The unlawful restraint of trade"
Specialized synonyms: Collar, Leash, Damper, Bridle, Check, Curb, Immobilisation, Immobilization, Immobilizing, Confinement, Containment, Curtailment, Suppression, Restraint Of Trade, Confinement, Restriction
Derivative terms: Restrain
2. Noun. Discipline in personal and social activities. "She never lost control of herself"
Generic synonyms: Discipline
Specialized synonyms: Self-restraint, Temperateness, Moderation, Temperance, Inhibition, Continence
Antonyms: Unrestraint
3. Noun. The state of being physically constrained. "Dogs should be kept under restraint"
Generic synonyms: Confinement
Specialized synonyms: Cage
Derivative terms: Restrain
4. Noun. A rule or condition that limits freedom. "Restraints imposed on imports"
5. Noun. Lack of ornamentation. "The room was simply decorated with great restraint"
Generic synonyms: Plainness
Derivative terms: Chaste, Simple, Simple
6. Noun. A device that retards something's motion. "The car did not have proper restraints fitted"
Specialized synonyms: Air Bag, Airbrake, Dive Brake, Arrester, Arrester Hook, Band, Brake, Brake, Brake Pad, Brake Shoe, Shoe, Skid, Catch, Stop, Chain, Fastener, Fastening, Fixing, Holdfast, Gag, Muzzle, Lead, Leash, Tether, Ignition Lock, Lock, Muzzle, Life Belt, Safety Belt, Safety Harness, Drogue, Sea Anchor, Bond, Hamper, Shackle, Trammel, Trammel
Generic synonyms: Device
Definition of Restraint
1. n. The act or process of restraining, or of holding back or hindering from motion or action, in any manner; hindrance of the will, or of any action, physical or mental.
Definition of Restraint
1. Noun. something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures ¹
2. Noun. control or caution; reserve ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Restraint
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Medical Definition of Restraint
1. 1. The act or process of restraining, or of holding back or hindering from motion or action, in any manner; hindrance of the will, or of any action, physical or mental. "No man was altogether above the restrains of law, and no man altogether below its protection." (Macaulay) 2. The state of being restrained. 3. That which restrains, as a law, a prohibition, or the like; limitation; restriction. "For one restraint, lords of the world besides." (Milton) Synonym: Repression, hindrance, check, stop, curb,oercion, confinement, limitation, restriction. Origin: OF. Restraincte, fr. Restrainct, F. Restreint, p. P. Of restraindre, restrendre. See Restrain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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