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Restraint

//ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures countable

    "Make sure all the restraints are tight."

  2. 2
    the act of controlling by restraining someone or something wordnet
  3. 3
    control or caution; reserve uncountable

    "Try to exercise restraint when talking to your boss."

  4. 4
    a device that retards something's motion wordnet
  5. 5
    lack of ornamentation wordnet
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  1. 6
    discipline in personal and social activities wordnet
  2. 7
    a rule or condition that limits freedom wordnet
  3. 8
    the state of being physically constrained wordnet

Etymology

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

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