English Explanatory Dictionary

restraint

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.
  2. Control or caution; reserve.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-restraint.wav

Word forms

restraint restraints

Etymology

From Middle English restreynte, from Old French restreinte; more at restrain.

Synonyms

fetter withstraint

Related words

constraint restrain restrict

Derived words

chemical restraint child restraint head restraint judicial restraint nonrestraint prior restraint restraintful restraintless restraint of trade self-restraint supplemental restraint system unrestraint
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