restraint

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

• IPA^(key): /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/

• Audio (Southern England)

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• Rhymes: -eɪnt

restraint (countable and uncountable, plural restraints)

1. (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures

   Make sure all the restraints are tight.

2. (uncountable) control or caution; reserve

   Try to exercise restraint when talking to your boss.

   • November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, “Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United”, in guardian.co.uk:

     City will feel nonplussed when they review the tape and Pellegrini had to summon all his restraint in the post-match interviews.

• constraint
• restrain
• restrict

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