Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Restraints.
Restraints - 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
"Police used restraints to secure the suspect in the back of the patrol car."
"The mental patient was placed in restraints to ensure safety."
"He struggled against the restraints, trying to break free."
"The nurse applied the restraints to prevent the patient from injuring himself."
"The prisoner was bound by handcuffs and ankle restraints."
Word Game Points
Is RESTRAINTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, restraints is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RESTRAINTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is RESTRAINTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, restraints is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRESTRAINTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is RESTRAINTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, restraints is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRESTRAINTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
