restrained

• Qualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est calme, sobre et qui ne manifeste pas d'émotions fortes ni de comportement excessif, ou qui est limité, modéré dans son ampleur ou son intensité.

Describes someone or something that is calm, controlled, and not showing strong emotions or excessive behavior.

1. Controlled or moderateB2formal

   Showing self-control or moderation; not excessive or extreme.

   retenu, modéré

   • Her restrained response surprised everyone in the room.
   • The decor was elegant and restrained, with minimal colors.
   • He gave a restrained performance, holding back his emotions.

   Synonymescontrolleddisciplinedmeasuredmoderatereservedsobertemperate

   Antonymesexcessiveextremeimmoderateintemperateuncontrolledunrestrained

2. Physically held backB2formal

   Prevented from moving or acting freely.

   Physiquement retenu

   • The prisoner was restrained with handcuffs.
   • The dog was restrained by a short leash.
   • The patient had to be restrained for his own safety.

   Synonymesboundcheckedconstrainedfetteredimpededrestrictedshackledtied

   Antonymesfreeuncheckedunconfinedunrestrained

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de retenir, de contrôler ou d'empêcher quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'agir librement.

A verb used to indicate the act of holding back, controlling, or preventing someone or something from acting freely.

1. Keep under controlB2formal

   To prevent someone or something from doing something; to keep in check.

   Contenir, réfréner

   • She had to restrain her anger during the argument.
   • The police officer restrained the suspect until backup arrived.
   • He could barely restrain his excitement when he heard the news.

   Synonymescheckconstraincontaincontrolcurbcurtailhold backinhibitlimitsuppress

   Antonymesfreeinciteliberatereleaseunleash

2. Limit or restrictB2formal

   To place limits on the extent, access, or growth of something.

   limiter, restreindre

   • The government decided to restrain spending on non-essential projects.
   • New regulations will restrain the company's expansion plans.
   • They had to restrain their use of water during the drought.

   Synonymescapcheckconfineconstraincontrolcurbinhibitlimitregulaterestrict

   Antonymesexpandextendfreeliberatereleaseunleash

3. Hold back physicallyB2formal

   To physically prevent movement or action; to confine.

   Contenir physiquement

   • The guards had to restrain the prisoner who was trying to escape.
   • She used a rope to restrain the dog from running into the street.
   • The patient had to be restrained for his own safety during the seizure.

   Synonymesbindconfineconstraincurbfetterholdimmobilizeinhibitleashpinpreventrestrictshacklestoptether

   Antonymesfreeliberatereleaseunbindunleashunloose

4. Deter or compelC1formal

   To discourage or prevent someone from doing something, often through threats or authority.

   Dissuader ou contraindre

   • The threat of legal action restrained him from making false claims.
   • Fear of failure restrained her from taking risks in her career.
   • The teacher's stern look restrained the students from misbehaving.

   Synonymescheckcurbdeterdiscouragedissuadeinhibitprevent

   Antonymesallowencouragegoadincitepermitpromptspururge