Restraint word meaning and definition

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• Meaning and definition
• Synonyms for restraint
• Antonyms
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Meaning and definition for "restraint" word

[noun] the act controlling by restraining someone or something; "the unlawful restraint of trade"
[noun] a device that stops something from moving; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"
[noun] lack of ornamentation; "the room was simply decorated with great restraint"
[noun] discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself"
[noun] a rule or condition that limits freedom; "legal restraints"; "restraints imposed on imports"
[noun] the state of being physically constrained; "dogs should be kept under restraint"

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\Re*straint"\, n. [OF. restraincte, fr. restrainct, F. restreint, p. p. of restraindre, restrendre. See {Restrain}.] 1. 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. No man was altogether above the restrains of law, and no man altogether below its protection. --Macaulay. 2. The state of being restrained. 3. That which restrains, as a law, a prohibition, or the like; limitation; restriction. For one restraint, lords of the world besides. --Milton. Syn: Repression; hindrance; check; stop; curb;?oercion; confinement; limitation; restriction.

Synonyms for restraint

chasteness, constraint, constraint, control, simplicity

Antonyms: unrestraint

The fun area, different aproach to word »restraint«

Let's analyse "restraint" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TNIARTSER. Average typing speed for these characters is 2430 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .-. . ... - .-. .- .. -. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: restraint: 5 + 1 + 9 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: restraint: 9 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 9 + 5 + 2 = 43, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (2)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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