restrained

• Descreve alguém ou algo que é calmo, controlado e não demonstra emoções fortes ou comportamento excessivo. Também pode indicar algo mantido sob controle ou dentro de limites, sem exageros.

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.

   Contido

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontrolleddisciplinedmeasuredmoderatereservedsobertemperate

   Antônimosexcessiveextremeimmoderateintemperateuncontrolledunrestrained

2. Physically held backB2formal

   Prevented from moving or acting freely.

   Impedido de se mover

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

   Sinônimosboundcheckedconstrainedfetteredimpededrestrictedshackledtied

   Antônimosfreeuncheckedunconfinedunrestrained

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de conter, controlar ou impedir que alguém ou algo aja livremente.

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.

   Conter

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscheckconstraincontaincontrolcurbcurtailhold backinhibitlimitsuppress

   Antônimosfreeinciteliberatereleaseunleash

2. Limit or restrictB2formal

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

   Restringir

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscapcheckconfineconstraincontrolcurbinhibitlimitregulaterestrict

   Antônimosexpandextendfreeliberatereleaseunleash

3. Hold back physicallyB2formal

   To physically prevent movement or action; to confine.

   Conter fisicamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbindconfineconstraincurbfetterholdimmobilizeinhibitleashpinpreventrestrictshacklestoptether

   Antônimosfreeliberatereleaseunbindunleashunloose

4. Deter or compelC1formal

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

   Conter

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscheckcurbdeterdiscouragedissuadeinhibitprevent

   Antônimosallowencouragegoadincitepermitpromptspururge