restraint

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
  2. noun discipline in personal and social activities
  3. noun the state of being physically constrained

Etymology

From Middle English restreynte, from Old French restreinte; more at restrain.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
control
Narrower (hyponyms)
damper, restriction, bridle, confinement, restraint of trade, collar

A single word — an entire dictionary opens.

Type a word, a sentence, a book title, or a link to an English article. WordNet and the Classics answer.

Try

A library of classics · a vault of words · instant etymology & meaning

Continue reading

Nice save! Solidify it with review →