🛑restraint

noun
/rɪˈstreɪnt/

Meaning

the act of holding back or controlling; self-control
the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example Sentences

He showed great restraint in not responding to the insult.

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

Example Expressions

with restraint

Synonyms

control, moderation, discipline, limitation, self-control
Entry 1
control, moderation, discipline, limitation
Entry 2
control, self-control, discipline, moderation

Antonyms

freedom, excess, indulgence, abandon
Entry 1
freedom, excess, indulgence
Entry 2
freedom, indulgence, excess, abandon

Collocations

show restraint, exercise restraint, with restraint, physical restraint, self-restraint
Entry 1
show restraint, exercise restraint, with restraint
Entry 2
show restraint, exercise restraint, physical restraint, self-restraint

Related Vocabularies

The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricult...
the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil; the action of regaining or gaining posses...
The process in which an asset's earnings, from either capital gains or interest, are reinvested to g...
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
A particular time or event; a special or important happening.

Explore More