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restrained

UK
/rɪˈstreɪnd/
US
/rɪˈstreɪnd/

Translations

restrainedverb
restrained
Past Simple
restrained
Past Participle
UK
/rɪˈstreɪnd/
US
/rɪˈstreɪnd/
Functions as the simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'restrain'.
restreindreForme verbale au prétérit et au participe passé.
The security guards restrained the intruder before the police arrived.
Les agents de sécurité ont restreint l'intrus avant l'arrivée de la police.
Synonyms
restrain
restrict
curb
check
suppress
control
constrain
inhibit
stifle
contain
bridle
hold back
rein in
limit
confine
prevent
quell
cramp
hamper
restrainedadjective
more restrained
Comp.
most restrained
Super.
UK
/rɪˈstreɪnd/
US
/rɪˈstreɪnd/
modéréQui fait preuve de retenue, de mesure.
Her restrained approach to decorating the room resulted in a calm and elegant space.
Son approche modérée pour décorer la pièce a donné un espace calme et élégant.
réservéSe dit surtout d'une attitude, d'un comportement ou d'une expression émotionnelle.
His restrained demeanor during the meeting was noted by everyone present.
Son attitude réservée pendant la réunion a été remarquée par toutes les personnes présentes.
sobrePour un style, des couleurs ou une présentation, avec l'idée de sobriété et de retenue.
The designer chose a restrained palette of soft neutrals for the collection.
Le créateur a choisi une palette sobre de tons neutres doux pour la collection.
Additional translations
maîtriséAu sens de « maintenu sous contrôle » ; peut aussi s'employer pour une personne physiquement immobilisée.
Synonyms
controlled
moderate
reserved
calm
subdued
disciplined
measured
unemotional
Antonyms
unrestrained
free
loose
restrainverb

restrained

Past Simple

restrained
Past Simple
restrained
Past Participle
restraining
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈstreɪn/
US
/rɪˈstreɪn/
retenirSens général : empêcher de bouger, de passer à l’action ou de se laisser aller.
The police had to restrain the crowd to prevent a riot.
La police a dû retenir la foule pour empêcher une émeute.
maîtriserSens concret ou figuré : contenir par la force ou garder sous contrôle.
The suspect was restrained by the officers during the arrest.
Le suspect a été maîtrisé par les policiers lors de l'arrestation.
restreindreEmploi courant dans le registre administratif, économique ou juridique.
The government raised interest rates to restrain inflation.
Le gouvernement a relevé les taux d'intérêt pour restreindre l'inflation.
Additional translations
refrénerSurtout pour les émotions, les impulsions ou les réactions.
Synonyms
control
limit
restrict
curb
hold back
contain
suppress
check
inhibit
prevent
Antonyms
release
liberate
free

Definitions

restrainedverb
Simple past tense and past participle of restrain.
The security guards restrained the intruder before the police arrived.
restrainedadjective
Characterized by moderation or self-control; not excessive or extravagant.
Her restrained approach to decorating the room resulted in a calm and elegant space.
Kept under control; prevented from freedom of movement or action.
The restrained prisoner sat quietly in the corner of the cell.
Marked by a lack of emotional expression or display.
His restrained demeanor during the meeting was noted by everyone present.
Subdued or understated in style, color, or presentation; not showy or flamboyant.
The designer chose a restrained palette of soft neutrals for the collection.
restrainverb
To hold back from action; keep in check or under control.
The police had to restrain the crowd to prevent a riot.
To deprive of liberty, as by arrest or the like.
The suspect was restrained by the officers during the arrest.
To curb or limit the development, activity, or growth of something, especially through rules, regulations, or policy.
The government raised interest rates to restrain inflation.
To keep one's emotions, urges, or behavior under control; suppress voluntarily.
She struggled to restrain her laughter during the ceremony.
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