restraint. noun. re·​straint ri-ˈstrānt. 1. a. : an act of restraining : the state of being restrained. b (1) : a means of restraining : a restraining force or ... Synonyms. Example Sentences. Word History. Phrases Containing restraint.

restraint 1. The act of limiting or condition of being limited: circumscription, confinement, constraint, limitation, restriction.

See Definition restraint noun 1 as in discipline the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others it will take a great deal of restraint to keep from telling her how ugly that dress is Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance discipline repression inhibition suppression composure constraint discretion self-restraint refrainment

restraint 1. A device or other means of limiting movement, used to prevent the infliction of harm to self or others. 2. The act of restraining. 3. Control or repression of feelings; constraint.

restraint noun uk / rɪˈstreɪnt / us [ C, usually plural ] a rule or an agreement that limits the freedom of a person, organization, or country, or that prevents something from growing or …

noun restraints A restraining or being restrained. Webster's New World Similar definitions The condition of being restrained, especially the condition of losing one's freedom. A suspect held …

Britannica Dictionary definition of RESTRAINT 1 [count] somewhat formal : a way of limiting, controlling, or stopping something — usually plural — often + on The government has placed/put/imposed restraints on imports. 2 [count] formal : a device that limits a person's movement Make sure the child safety restraint is in place.

restraint (rĭ-strānt′) n. 1. A device or other means of limiting movement, used to prevent the infliction of harm to self or others. 2. The act of restraining. 3. Control or repression of feelings; constraint. The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.

Definition of Restraints Restraints are devices used in health care settings to prevent patients from causing harm to themselves or others when alternative interventions are not effective. A restraint is a device, method, or process that is used for the specific purpose of restricting a patient’s freedom of movement without the permission of the person.

08/12/2022 · restraint in American English (rɪˈstreɪnt ) noun 1. a restraining or being restrained 2. a restraining influence or action 3. a means or instrument of restraining 4. a loss or limitation of liberty; confinement 5. control of emotions, impulses, etc.; reserve; constraint Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.