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Synonyms & Antonyms for restraint
Synonyms
constraint, continence, discipline, discretion, inhibition, refrainment, repression, reserve, self-command, self-control, self-restraint, suppression
Antonyms
disinhibition, incontinence, unconstraint
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The driver of the car, 22-year-old Ames, was issued traffic violations for speed greater than reasonable and prudent, a lap and shoulder belt required and child passenger restraint. — Mike Cruz, azcentral, "Dravon Ames arrested on suspicion of driving with a suspended license, say DPS officials," 30 Aug. 2019 But a discovery by a group of Google researchers has turned that notion on its head: For two years, someone has been using a rich collection of iPhone vulnerabilities with anything but restraint or careful targeting. — Wired, "Mysterious iOS Attack Changes Everything We Know About iPhone Hacking," 30 Aug. 2019 The pair took a key to free themselves of a waist restraint. — Phil Helsel, NBC News, "Arizona murder suspect pretended to be sick to escape with husband, marshal says," 30 Aug. 2019 Clark is also charged with felonious assault, a second-degree felony, and misdemeanor charges of interfering with civil rights and unlawful restraint in the July 16, 2018 attack on inmate Chantelle Glass. — Adam Ferrise, cleveland.com, "Cuyahoga County Jail officer indicted, accused of trying to extort other officer to testify on his behalf," 29 Aug. 2019 Both Cunningham and Freund are charged with multiple felony counts, including first-degree murder, aggravated battery to a child and unlawful restraint. — Clifford Ward, chicagotribune.com, "Prosecutors can subpoena medical records of mom charged in death of 5-year-old AJ Freund of Crystal Lake, judge rules," 29 Aug. 2019 Carper is an intentional dresser; creating restraints around fashion through experiments such as On Loan allows for a mindful relationship to clothing. — Tatum Dooley, Teen Vogue, "Camilla Carper Is the Designer Letting People Dress Them, All in the Name of Art," 22 Aug. 2019 The report found that youth were placed in solitary confinement more than 2,200 times in a yearlong span, while the staff frequently used physical restraints like The WRAP, which causes numbing, pain and psychological damage. — Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, "Colorado youth correctional facilities’ method of restraining juveniles developed without oversight, report finds," 21 Aug. 2019 Director Simon Curtis, writers Mark Bomback and author Garth Stein and the appealing cast including Amanda Seyfried and Kevin Costner (who voices the dog) have some restraint and style. — Lindsey Bahr, Detroit Free Press, "‘Art of Racing in the Rain’ heavy on sentiment, cliches," 8 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'restraint.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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