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restraints

UK
/rɪˈstreɪnts/
US
/rɪˈstreɪnts/

Translations

restraintnoun

restraints

pl

restraints
pl
UK
/rɪˈstreɪnt/
US
/rɪˈstreɪnt/
dispositif de retenueSens technique : élément qui limite ou empêche les mouvements, notamment en sécurité.
The prisoner was placed in restraints to ensure safety during transport.
Le prisonnier a été placé dans un dispositif de retenue pour garantir la sécurité pendant le transport.
retenueSens de maîtrise de soi, de modération.
She showed great restraint by not responding to the insults.
Elle a fait preuve de beaucoup de retenue en ne répondant pas aux insultes.
contrainteSens général de limitation ou de contrôle.
The curfew was a restraint on the city's nightlife.
Le couvre-feu était une contrainte pour la vie nocturne de la ville.
Additional translations
restrictionEmploi possible dans un sens administratif ou juridique de limitation.
Synonyms
self-control
self-discipline
moderation
constraint
limitation
control
inhibition
regulation
Antonyms
freedom
liberation
release

Definitions

restraintnoun
A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits.
The curfew was a restraint on the city's nightlife.
The action of keeping someone or something under control.
The guards exercised restraint when dealing with the protesters.
A device that limits or prevents freedom of movement.
The prisoner was placed in restraints to ensure safety during transport.
Self-control or moderation.
She showed great restraint by not responding to the insults.
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