restraint — the action of keeping someone or something under control
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of keeping someone or something under control
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈstreɪnt/
Example Sentences
- My diet requires incredible restraint when passing by the donut shop.
- The government imposed trade restraints on luxury goods.
- She spoke with restraint, even though she wanted to scream at her boss.
restraint
NOUN[/rɪˈstreɪnt/]
the action of keeping someone or something under control
the action of keeping someone or something under control
Through constraint comes complaint, yet restraint brings true strength!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'restringere', meaning 'to pull back' or 'to bind'. The word encapsulates the concept of control and suppression, much like pulling back the reins of a horse to prevent it from running too fast.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + stringere (to pull tight, bind). The prefix 're-' intensifies the action of drawing or pulling backward, while 'stringere' means to bind or constrain.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet requires incredible restraint when passing by the donut shop.”
“The government imposed trade restraints on luxury goods.”
“She spoke with restraint, even though she wanted to scream at her boss.”
“The car's safety restraints saved the passengers during the crash.”
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