Cool MateRestraint
UK /["/rɪˈstreɪnt/"]/US /["/rɪˈstreɪnt/"]/
Definition
a rule, a fact, an idea, etc. that limits or controls what people can do
In simple words: Control over your feelings or actions.
Examples
- She showed great restraint by not reacting angrily to the criticism.
- The use of physical restraint is sometimes necessary in medical settings to protect patients.
- Financial restraint is essential during economic downturns to avoid debt.
- He admired her restraint in spending money on unnecessary items.
- The security officers applied restraint to control the violent protester.
- Restraint in speech can be a sign of wisdom and prudence.
Usage notes
Used in academic or serious discussions, typically regarding self-control or moderation. Not used in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
use + restraint
Memory hint
Think 'restrain' — imagine holding back a playful puppy.
Collocations
- voluntary
- conventional
- physical
- impose
- use
- remove
- without restraint
- restraint on
- restraint upon
- voluntary
- conventional
- physical
- impose
- use
- remove
- without restraint
- restraint on
- restraint upon
- considerable
- great
- remarkable
- have
- exercise
- practise/practice
- with restraint
- without restraint
- restraint by
- voluntary
- conventional
- physical
- impose
- use
- remove
- without restraint
- restraint on
- restraint upon
Synonyms
- self-control
Antonyms
- excess
- indulgence
- liberation
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'restraint' vs 'restrainted' — 'restraint' is a noun.
- Used the word in a context where emotions are not the focus.
- Incorrectly assumed it can mean 'relaxation'.