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- [ri-streynt]
- /rɪˈstreɪnt/
- /rɪˈstreɪnt/
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- [ri-streynt]
- /rɪˈstreɪnt/
Definitions of restraint word
- noun restraint a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint. 1
- noun restraint Sometimes, restraints. a means of or device for restraining, as a harness for the body. 1
- noun restraint the act of restraining, holding back, controlling, or checking. 1
- noun restraint the state or fact of being restrained; deprivation of liberty; confinement. 1
- noun restraint constraint or reserve in feelings, behavior, etc. 1
- noun restraint control, reserve 1
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Origin of restraint
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English restreinte < Middle French restrainte, noun use of feminine past participle of restraindre to restrain
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Parts of speech for Restraint
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
restraint popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
restraint usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for restraint
noun restraint
- absolutes — free from imperfection; complete; perfect: absolute liberty.
- abstemiousness — sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.
- aestheticism — the doctrine that aesthetic principles are of supreme importance and that works of art should be judged accordingly
- answerability — liable to be asked to give account; responsible: He is answerable to a committee for all his decisions.
verb restraint
- modify — to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract.
Antonyms for restraint
noun restraint
- abolitionism — the principle or policy of abolition, especially of slavery of blacks in the U.S.
- acquaintanceship — a person known to one, but usually not a close friend.
- acquittance — a release from or settlement of a debt, etc
- alternative — If one thing is an alternative to another, the first can be found, used, or done instead of the second.
- bravado — Bravado is an appearance of courage or confidence that someone shows in order to impress other people.
Top questions with restraint
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