restraint

Letters that make restraint

s, a, e, n, r, t, i are letters that make 'restraint'

Words within restraint

train, RES, re, NT, rain, ain, in, strain, AI, rest, ai, RA, IN, Ra, Re, Es, In, EST, restrain are words within 'restraint'

restraint is a 9 letter word starting with r
restraint is a 9 letter word ending with t

6 possible definitions for 'restraint'

Restraint as "a device that retards something's motion"

Under this definition, restraint is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

constraint has the same meaning as restraint

restraint as a type

'restraint' can be a type of device.

Types of restraint

muzzle, air bag, airbrake, dive brake, arrester hook, bond, band, brake, brake, brake pad, chain, fastener, holdfast, gag, tether, ignition lock, safety belt, safety harness, sea anchor, trammel, trammel, skid, catch, stop, lead, leash, lock, life belt, drogue, hamper, shackle, arrester, brake shoe, shoe, fixing, muzzle, fastening are types of 'restraint'.

Example of restraint used within this context

"the car did not have proper restraints fitted"

Restraint as "lack of ornamentation"

Under this definition, restraint is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

chasteness, simplicity, simpleness have the same meaning as 'restraint'

restraint as a type

'restraint' can be a type of plainness.

Derivatives of restraint

chaste, simple are derivatives of 'restraint'.

Example of restraint used within this context

"the room was simply decorated with great restraint"

Restraint as "a rule or condition that limits freedom"

Under this definition, restraint is a noun and has the following properties:

restraint as a type

'restraint' can be a type of restriction, limitation.

Types of restraint

floodgate is a type of restraint.

Example of restraint used within this context

"legal restraints", "restraints imposed on imports"

Restraint as "the state of being physically constrained"

Under this definition, restraint is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

constraint has the same meaning as restraint

restraint as a type

'restraint' can be a type of confinement.

Types of restraint

cage is a type of restraint.

Derivatives of restraint

restrain, confine, hold are derivatives of 'restraint'.

Example of restraint used within this context

"dogs should be kept under restraint"

Restraint as "discipline in personal and social activities"

Under this definition, restraint is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

control has the same meaning as restraint

Antonyms

unrestraint has the opposite meaning of restraint

restraint as a type

'restraint' can be a type of discipline.

Types of restraint

continence, self-restraint, temperateness, moderation, temperance, inhibition are types of 'restraint'.

Example of restraint used within this context

"he was a model of polite restraint", "she never lost control of herself"

Restraint as "the act of controlling by restraining someone or something"

Under this definition, restraint is a noun and has the following properties:

restraint as a type

'restraint' can be a type of control.

Types of restraint

immobilization, containment, suppression, curtailment, immobilisation, restriction, collar, check, leash, damper, bridle, curb, immobilizing, confinement, confinement, restraint of trade are types of 'restraint'.

Derivatives of restraint

restrain, keep, hold back, keep back are derivatives of 'restraint'.

Example of restraint used within this context

"the unlawful restraint of trade"