restraint

• Nom désignant l'action de retenir, contrôler ou limiter quelque chose ou quelqu'un, ainsi que le dispositif utilisé à cette fin.

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.

   Retenue

   • 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.

   Synonymescalmnesscomposurecontrolcoolnessmoderationself-controlself-disciplineself-restrainttemperancewillpower

   Antonymesabandonimpetuosityimpulsivenessrecklessnessunrestraint

2. Physical restrictionB2formal

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

   dispositif de contention

   • 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.

   Synonymesbondchainfetterhandcuffhobblemanacleshacklestraitjackettethertrammel

   Antonymesallowancefreedomlibertyrelease

3. Limitation or restrictionB2formal

   A rule or condition that limits or controls something.

   restriction

   • 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.

   Synonymescapcheckconstraintcontrolcurblimitationmoderationrestriction

   Antonymesfreedomlibertylicensepermissiveness