Show restraint
Synonyms for "show restraint" (17 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Noun(1 words)
be patient
Verb(3 words)
Strong matches (5)
Verb(5 words)
Related words (8)
Verb(7 words)
Noun(1 words)
rise above
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesbehavioral regulationbehavioral traitcareful communicationcontrolemotional regulationmoderationpolicy measureprecise reportingrestrictionself controlself-control
More specific
12 entriesavoid sarcasmavoid sensational languagebudget restraintemotional restraintfinancial restraintkeep comments constructivemovement restraintqualify conclusionsrestraint in actionrestraint in speechtraffic restraintverbal restraint
Collocations
11 entriescalmnesscomposuredemonstrate restraintdisplay restraintexercise restraintexhibit restraintmoderationpractice restraintrestraintself-controltemperance