restraint

noun

1. the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

   noun.act

   Examples

   The unlawful restraint of trade.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. discipline in personal and social activities

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   He was a model of polite restraint.

   Synonyms control

   Antonyms unrestraint

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the state of being physically constrained

   noun.state

   Examples

   Dogs should be kept under restraint.

   Synonyms constraint

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. a rule or condition that limits freedom

   noun.cognition

   Examples

   Legal restraints.

   Restraints imposed on imports.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. lack of ornamentation

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   The room was simply decorated with great restraint.

   Synonyms chasteness simpleness simplicity

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. a device that retards something's motion

   noun.artifact

   Examples

   The car did not have proper restraints fitted.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. 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.

   noun

   Source: webster1913