English to English
noun
- the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
The unlawful restraint of trade.
source: WordNet 3.0
- discipline in personal and social activities
He was a model of polite restraint.
She never lost control of herself.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the state of being physically constrained
Dogs should be kept under restraint.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a rule or condition that limits freedom
Legal restraints.
Restraints imposed on imports.
source: WordNet 3.0
- lack of ornamentation
The room was simply decorated with great restraint.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a device that retards something's motion
The car did not have proper restraints fitted.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: Webster 1913
