restraint
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English
Etymology
From Middle English restreynte, from Old French restreinte; more at restrain.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - Rhymes: -eɪnt
Noun
restraint (countable and uncountable, plural restraints)
- (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
- Make sure all the restraints are tight.
- (uncountable) control or caution; reserve
- Try to exercise restraint when talking to your boss.
- November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, “Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United”, in guardian.co.uk:
- City will feel nonplussed when they review the tape and Pellegrini had to summon all his restraint in the post-match interviews.
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Translations
something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
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control or caution; reserve
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