Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Restraint.
Restraint - as a noun
The act of controlling by restraining someone or something
Example: "The unlawful restraint of trade"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
controlHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Discipline in personal and social activities
Example: "He was a model of polite restraint"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
controlHypernyms (Closely Related)
disciplineHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unrestraintThe state of being physically constrained
Example: "Dogs should be kept under restraint"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constraintHypernyms (Closely Related)
confinementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A rule or condition that limits freedom
Example: "Legal restraints"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
limitationrestrictionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lack of ornamentation
Example: "The room was simply decorated with great restraint"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chastenesssimplenesssimplicityA device that retards something's motion
Example: "The car did not have proper restraints fitted"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constraintHypernyms (Closely Related)
deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He showed great restraint in not reacting to the criticism."
"The police used restraints to secure the suspect."
"The child needed to wear a physical restraint during the medical procedure."
"The judge ordered a restraint on the distribution of sensitive information."
"It took all her restraint not to lash out at her rude coworker."
Word Game Points
Is RESTRAINT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, restraint is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RESTRAINT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is RESTRAINT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, restraint is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRESTRAINT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is RESTRAINT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, restraint is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRESTRAINT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
