1. Noun
The act or process of restraining, or of holding back or hindering from motion or action, in any manner; hindrance of the will, or of any action, physical or mental.
2. Noun
The state of being restrained.
3. Noun
That which restrains, as a law, a prohibition, or the like; limitation; restriction.
4. Noun
lack of ornamentation; "the room was simply decorated with great restraint"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
5. Noun
a rule or condition that limits freedom; "legal restraints"; "restraints imposed on imports"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
6. Noun
discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself"
Vocabulary classified under Sociology
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