Definition of restraint

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Restraint (n.) That which restrains, as a law, a prohibition, or the like; limitation; restriction..

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Audacity :: Audacity (n.) Reckless daring; presumptuous impudence; -- implying a contempt of law or moral restraints.
Arrest :: Arrest (v. t.) The act of stopping, or restraining from further motion, etc.; stoppage; hindrance; restraint; as, an arrest of development..
Wanton :: Wanton (n.) One brought up without restraint; a pampered pet.
Dissolute :: Dissolute (a.) Loosed from restraint; esp., loose in morals and conduct; recklessly abandoned to sensual pleasures; profligate; wanton; lewd; debauched..
Padlock :: Padlock (n.) Fig.: A curb; a restraint.
Unrein :: Unrein (v. t.) To loosen the reins of; to remove restraint from.
Titter :: Titter (v. t.) To laugh with the tongue striking against the root of the upper teeth; to laugh with restraint, or without much noise; to giggle..
Disenchained :: Disenchained (a.) Freed from restraint; unrestrained.
Unruly :: Unruly (superl.) Not submissive to rule; disregarding restraint; disposed to violate; turbulent; ungovernable; refractory; as, an unruly boy; unruly boy; unruly conduct..
Self-control :: Self-control (n.) Control of one's self; restraint exercised over one's self; self-command.
Moderation :: Moderation (n.) The act of moderating, or of imposing due restraint..
Licentiate :: Licentiate (n.) One who acts without restraint, or takes a liberty, as if having a license therefor..
Range :: Range (v. i.) To rove at large; to wander without restraint or direction; to roam.
Impotency :: Impotency (n.) Want of self-restraint or self-control.
Fugitive :: Fugitive (a.) Fleeing from pursuit, danger, restraint, etc., escaping, from service, duty etc.; as, a fugitive solder; a fugitive slave; a fugitive debtor..
Delivery :: Delivery (n.) The act of delivering from restraint; rescue; release; liberation; as, the delivery of a captive from his dungeon..
Restraint :: 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..
Clog :: Clog (v.) That which hinders or impedes motion; hence, an encumbrance, restraint, or impediment, of any kind..
Runaway :: Runaway (a.) Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse..
Fetter :: Fetter (n.) Anything that confines or restrains; a restraint.
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