restrained

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

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что является спокойным, сдержанным и не проявляет сильных эмоций или чрезмерного поведения.esDescribe a alguien o algo que es tranquilo, controlado y que no muestra emociones fuertes ni comportamiento excesivo.frQualifie 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.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das ruhig, zurückhaltend und kontrolliert ist und keine starken Gefühle oder übertriebenes Verhalten zeigt.ptDescreve 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.zh形容某人或某事冷静、克制，不表现出强烈情感或过度行为。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يتصف بالهدوء وضبط النفس ولا يُظهر انفعالات قوية أو سلوكًا مبالغًا فيه.

1. Controlled or moderate B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСдержанныйesmoderado, contenidofrretenu, modérédeZurückhaltendptContidozh克制的arمُتَّزِن

   同义词: controlleddisciplinedmeasuredmoderatereservedsobertemperate

   反义词: excessiveextremeimmoderateintemperateuncontrolledunrestrained

2. Physically held back B2 formal

   Prevented from moving or acting freely.

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

   ruСкованныйesContenido físicamentefrPhysiquement retenudeZurückgehaltenptImpedido de se moverzh被束缚的arمُقيَّد

   同义词: boundcheckedconstrainedfetteredimpededrestrictedshackledtied

   反义词: freeuncheckedunconfinedunrestrained

• more restrained comparative form
• most restrained superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по сдерживанию, контролю или предотвращению свободных действий кого-либо или чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de contener, controlar o impedir que alguien o algo actúe libremente.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de retenir, de contrôler ou d'empêcher quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'agir librement.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des Zurückhaltens, Kontrollierens oder Verhinderns der freien Handlungen von jemandem oder etwas zu bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de conter, controlar ou impedir que alguém ou algo aja livremente.zh表示抑制、控制或阻止某人或某物自由行动的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على كبح شخص أو شيء ومنعه من التصرف بحرية أو الحدّ من انطلاقه أو السيطرة عليه.

1. Keep under control B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСдерживатьesContener, refrenarfrContenir, réfrénerdeZurückhaltenptConterzh克制arكبح

   同义词: checkconstraincontaincontrolcurbcurtailhold backinhibitlimitsuppress

   反义词: freeinciteliberatereleaseunleash

2. Limit or restrict B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОграничиватьeslimitar o restringirfrlimiter, restreindredeEinschränkenptRestringirzh限制arيُحدّ من

   同义词: capcheckconfineconstraincontrolcurbinhibitlimitregulaterestrict

   反义词: expandextendfreeliberatereleaseunleash

3. Hold back physically B2 formal

   To physically prevent movement or action; to confine.

   • 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.

   ruСдерживать физическиesSujetar físicamentefrContenir physiquementdeKörperlich zurückhaltenptConter fisicamentezh身体上制止arالكفّ جسديًا

   同义词: bindconfineconstraincurbfetterholdimmobilizeinhibitleashpinpreventrestrictshacklestoptether

   反义词: freeliberatereleaseunbindunleashunloose

4. Deter or compel C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСдерживатьesDisuadir o contenerfrDissuader ou contraindredeZurückhaltenptConterzh约束arكبح

   同义词: checkcurbdeterdiscouragedissuadeinhibitprevent

   反义词: allowencouragegoadincitepermitpromptspururge

• restrained past participle
• restrained past simple
• restraining present participle
• restrains third person singular