Restraint Meaning
There are 6 meaning(s) for word Restraint
Meaning 1 : the state of being physically constrained
Example : dogs should be kept under restraint
Synonyms : constraint
Example : dogs should be kept under restraint
Synonyms : constraint
Meaning 2 : lack of ornamentation
Example : the room was simply decorated with great restraint
Synonyms : chasteness, simpleness, simplicity
Example : the room was simply decorated with great restraint
Synonyms : chasteness, simpleness, simplicity
Meaning 3 : discipline in personal and social activities
Example : he was a model of polite restraint
Synonyms : control
Example : he was a model of polite restraint
Synonyms : control
Meaning 4 : a device that retards something's motion
Example : the car did not have proper restraints fitted
Synonyms : constraint
Example : the car did not have proper restraints fitted
Synonyms : constraint
Meaning 5 : a rule or condition that limits freedom
Example : legal restraints,restraints imposed on imports
Example : legal restraints,restraints imposed on imports
Meaning 6 : the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
Example : the unlawful restraint of trade
Example : the unlawful restraint of trade