restraint
9 points
English
9 letters
Common
Commonness #14,059
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Definitions
noun
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹɪstɹˈeɪnt/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural restraints
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a device that retards something's motion
lack of ornamentation
discipline in personal and social activities
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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