restraint

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Zurückhaltens, Kontrollierens oder Einschränkens von etwas oder jemandem bezeichnet, sowie eine Vorrichtung, die diesem Zweck dient.

A noun referring to the act of holding back, controlling, or limiting something or someone, or a device used for such a purpose.

1. Self-controlB2formal

   The quality of controlling one's own emotions, impulses, or actions.

   Selbstbeherrschung

   • He showed great restraint by not reacting to the insult.
   • She exercised restraint in her spending habits.
   • The teacher praised the student for his restraint during the argument.

   Synonymecalmnesscomposurecontrolcoolnessmoderationself-controlself-disciplineself-restrainttemperancewillpower

   Antonymeabandonimpetuosityimpulsivenessrecklessnessunrestraint

2. Physical restrictionB2formal

   A device or measure used to limit movement or prevent escape.

   Körperliche Einschränkung

   • The prisoner was placed in restraints for safety.
   • The doctor used a restraint to keep the patient still during the procedure.
   • The seatbelt acts as a restraint in case of an accident.

   Synonymebondchainfetterhandcuffhobblemanacleshacklestraitjackettethertrammel

   Antonymeallowancefreedomlibertyrelease

3. Limitation or restrictionB2formal

   A rule or condition that limits or controls something.

   Beschränkung

   • The budget restraints prevented them from expanding the project.
   • There are legal restraints on what can be published.
   • The company faced restraints due to new regulations.

   Synonymecapcheckconstraintcontrolcurblimitationmoderationrestriction

   Antonymefreedomlibertylicensepermissiveness