Restraint - English meaning

Restraint – definitions in English dictionary

noun
A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.
Usage examples:
Decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget
noun
Unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behaviour; self-control.
Usage examples:
He urged the protestors to exercise restraint
Synonims:
Self-control Self-restraint Self-discipline Control Moderation Temperateness Abstemiousness Non-indulgence Prudence Judiciousness Reserve Self-possession Lack of emotion Sobriety Coldness For

Restraint translation into English

Restraint: translate from English into Chinese

克制, 限制

Restraint: translate from English into Dutch

Beheersing, Terughoudendheid, Dwang, Zelfbedwang

Restraint: translate from English into French

Retenue, Contrainte, Modération, Frein, Maîtrise, Mesure, Sobriété, Entrave, Répression, Domination

Restraint: translate from English into German

Zurückhaltung, Beschränkung, Zwang, Einschränkung, Mäßigung, Beherrschung, Verhaltenheit, Reserve, Mäßigkeit

Restraint: translate from English into Hindi

संयम, अवरोध, नियंत्रण, कठोरता, क्रूरती, अंकुश, निरोध, सख़्ती, निग्रह

Restraint: translate from English into Italian

Moderazione, Contenimento, Restrizione, Ritegno, Limitazione, Freno, Controllo, Autocontrollo, Riservatezza

Restraint: translate from English into Korean

제지, 출항금지, 입항금지, 선박의 출항금지, 선박의 입항금지, 스스러움

Restraint: translate from English into Russian

Сдержанность, Ограничение, Обуздание, Стеснение, Лишение свободы, Самообладание, Мера пресечения, Строгость, Замкнутость, Сдерживающее начало, Заключение, Сдерживающее влияние

Restraint: translate from English into Spanish

Restricción, Moderación, Contención, Control, Freno, Comedimiento, Abstinencia, Dominio de sí mismo, Reservo

Word origin

late Middle English: from Old French restreinte, feminine past participle of restreindre ‘hold back’ (see restrain).

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Restraint – similar words

restraints

noun
A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.
Usage examples:
Decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget

noun
Determined control over behavior in order to prevent the strong expression of emotion or any violent action
Usage examples:
[ u ] you really have to show a lot of restraint to stay out of debt., [ c ] social restraints seem…

noun
A rule or an agreement that limits the freedom of a person, organization, or country, or that prevents something from growing or increasing
Usage examples:
Restraints on sth the bill urges the government to impose restraints on imports., export/import res…

Restraints - all meanings in English

Restraint synonims

coldness

noun
The quality or condition of being of or at a low or relatively low temperature, especially when compared with the human body.
Usage examples:
The air returned to the bright coldness of winter

noun
A way of behaving or speaking that does not show kindness, love, or emotion and is not friendly
Usage examples:
It was the coldness of her manner that struck me., despite his emotional coldness and vanity, he is…

Coldness - all meanings in English

control

noun
The power to influence or direct people's behaviour or the course of events.
Usage examples:
The whole operation is under the control of a production manager

verb
Determine the behaviour or supervise the running of.
Usage examples:
He was appointed to control the company's marketing strategy

verb
Power to direct or determine

Control - all meanings in English

for

preposition
In support of or in favour of (a person or policy)
Usage examples:
Troops who had fought for napoleon

preposition
Affecting, with regard to, or in respect of.
Usage examples:
She is responsible for the efficient running of their department

preposition
On behalf of or to the benefit of.
Usage examples:
I got a present for you

For - all meanings in English

moderation

ˌmɒd.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

noun
The avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behaviour or political opinions.
Usage examples:
He urged them to show moderation

noun
The quality of doing something within reasonable limits
Usage examples:
You can eat whatever you want as long as it's in moderation., all parties will have to show great m…

noun
The fact that something becomes less in size, strength, or force
Usage examples:
We can't sail until there is some moderation of the storm.

Moderation - all meanings in English

prudence

noun
The quality of being prudent; cautiousness.
Usage examples:
We need to exercise prudence in such important matters

noun
The state of being careful in the way you make decisions or spend money so that you avoid unnecessary risks
Usage examples:
The challenge we are trying to meet is balancing financial prudence with the need for success., eco…

Prudence - all meanings in English

reserve

verb
Retain for future use.
Usage examples:
Roll out half the dough and reserve the other half

noun
A supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use but available if required.
Usage examples:
Australia has major coal, gas, and uranium reserves

Reserve - all meanings in English

self-control

noun
Control over your emotions and actions; self-restraint
Usage examples:
They try to teach teamwork, self-control, and how to deal with adversity.

Self-control - all meanings in English

self-discipline

noun
The ability to make yourself do things when you should, even if you do not want to do them
Usage examples:
He lacked self-discipline and seemed unable to finish anything.

noun
→ discipline noun

Self-discipline - all meanings in English

self-possession

ˌself.pəˈzeʃ.ən

noun
The quality of being calm and in control of your emotions
Usage examples:
She shows remarkable self-possession for a child.

noun
The characteristic of being calm and in control of your emotions at all times
Usage examples:
He looked surprised but soon recovered his self-possession.

Self-possession - all meanings in English

self-restraint

noun
Control over your emotions and actions; self-control
Usage examples:
You need to exercise a little self-restraint.

Self-restraint - all meanings in English

sobriety

noun
The state of being sober.
Usage examples:
The price of beer compelled me to maintain a certain level of sobriety

noun
The state or quality of being sober (= not drunk)
Usage examples:
This judge is known for his sobriety and fairness.

Sobriety - all meanings in English

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