Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
restraint
noun
/rɪˈstreɪnt/
Definition
The act of holding back or controlling something.
Examples
- She showed great restraint by not arguing back.
- He exercised restraint in his comments during the discussion.
- The guidelines were put in place to ensure restraint in spending.
Meaning
Restraint refers to the ability to hold back one’s emotions or actions. It can relate to preventing oneself from acting impulsively or acting in a way that could cause harm.
Synonyms
- self-control
- moderation
- limit
- constraint
- abstinence
