The restraining role that the community once played is losing its force as adults become reluctant to reprimand other people's unruly children.
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Restraining
Synonyms for "restraining" (55 found)
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Noun(8 words)
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Noun(12 words)
curbingdampeningdamping relateddetainingdeterrentdeviceenjoinhandcuffinghold backhushingimmobilizinginhibiting
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11 entriesemotional restraintphysical restraintrestraining actionrestraining boltrestraining devicerestraining factorrestraining influencerestraining mechanismrestraining orderself restraintstrict restraint
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Tom finally had to get a restraining order because Mary kept stalking him.
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At the very least you could get a restraining order.
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It’s the only way you can get a restraining order.
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