restraint
Translation
restraint, self-control, a constraint, a restriction
Examples
He showed great restraint in the meeting.
He showed great restraint in the meeting.
The police used restraints to hold him.
The police used restraints to hold him.
They called for restraint on government spending.
They called for restraint on government spending.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) self-control. He showed great restraint.
((countable)) a physical device to limit movement. The police used restraints.
a restraint ((on sth.)) a limit on (sth.). They called for a restraint on spending.
Similar Words
Synonyms: self-control, moderation, constraint; Antonyms: freedom, abandon
Etymology
The noun form of the verb 'restrain', from Latin 're-' (back) + 'stringere' (to draw tight).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'act of restraining'. It can be internal (self-control) or external (a physical restraint).