French Meaning of restraint

retenue

Other French words related to retenue

Definitions and Meaning of restraint in English

Wordnet

restraint (n)

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

discipline in personal and social activities

the state of being physically constrained

a rule or condition that limits freedom

lack of ornamentation

a device that retards something's motion

Webster

restraint (n.)

The act or process of restraining, or of holding back or hindering from motion or action, in any manner; hindrance of the will, or of any action, physical or mental.

The state of being restrained.

That which restrains, as a law, a prohibition, or the like; limitation; restriction.

FAQs About the word restraint

retenue

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something, discipline in personal and social activities, the state of being physically constrained, a rule or c

Discipline,Inhibition,répression,suppression,Sang-froid,contrainte,Continence,contrôle,Discrétion,possession

Désinhibition,gratification,Incontinence,indulgence,sans contrainte,franchise,Candeur,franchise,Excès,Dévergondage

restrainment => restriction, restraining => restrictif, restrainer => brides, restrainedly => modérément, restrained => retenu,