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Restraint

noun

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/

Word Frequency: 7.1

Definitions

1.nounSomething that restrains, ties, fastens or secures

"Make sure all the restraints are tight."

2.nounControl or caution; reserve

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

Synonyms

constraint control chasteness simplicity restraining restrict restricting restriction restrictiveness constraining constrained restrictive

Rhymes With

quaint faint feint taint plaint acquaint constraint haint

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