Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: restraint

Synonyms:

Synonyms that are in the dictionary are marked in green. Synonyms that are not in the dictionary are marked in red.

Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

A Los Angeles County coroner’s office report could not conclusively determine Bronstein’s cause of death but attributed it to “acute methamphetamine intoxication during restraint by law enforcement,” The Los Angeles Times reported.

Source: https://www.canyon-news.com/seven-chp-officers-charged-for-death-of-edward-bronstein/168738

A main driver of the drop in the inflation rate is due to shifts in energy prices rather than Government restraint with the public finances.

Source: https://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/national/23925937.pm-says-will-stick-plan-reducing-inflation-amid-calls-tax-cuts/?ref=rss

Amey is completing the scheme on behalf of Transport Scotland and the project will see improvements made to 2.7km of the barrier restraint systems on the central reserve between Junctions 4 and 5 on the M90 north of Kelty.

Source: https://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/23341639.lane-closures-major-m90-roadworks-take-place-near-kelty/?ref=rss

An amended autopsy report released in 2022 listed McClain’s cause of death as “complications of ketamine administration following forcible restraint.”

Source: https://seattlemedium.com/2-paramedics-found-guilty-of-criminally-negligent-homicide-in-elijah-mcclains-death/

And it said the pay policy parameters for 2022-23 were set in the context of the "need for ongoing pay restraint for more senior staff to ensure available resources are targeted at increases for lower earners".

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23901344.scotgov-owned-bodies-centre-bonuses-row/?ref=rss

As Neely lay face down on the subway car’s floor, still wrapped in the chokehold, at least one bystander can be heard on the video urging restraint, warning that they might be killing him.

Source: https://triblive.com/news/world/charges-in-nyc-chokehold-death-may-hinge-on-reasonableness/

Bethlenfalvy has previously said that after unprecedented spending to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the time for governments to show "restraint."

Source: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-to-table-budget-amid-both-surging-revenues-potential-slowdown-1.6323523

But decor aside, the main reason I have included in this round-up is because it rips up the prevailing misconception that vegan food is characterised by restraint and puritanism yet devoid of indulgence or joy.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/vegan-best-restaurants-london-b2257533.html

But extending respect, restraint and forbearance is tough.

Source: https://www.twincities.com/2023/09/03/john-demma-self-governance-e-pluribus-unum-theyre-on-us/

But for an icon of her stature, whose personal life — her Brooklyn upbringing, her celeb lovers, her underdog charm, that famous nose — is almost as mythic as her career, a page count exceeding that of “Ulysses” could be considered restraint.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/36fa10cbf617c4f7?ref=ff

Cahill wrote that Thao "actively encouraged his three colleagues' dangerous prone restraint of Floyd" despite Minneapolis police training that the position could cause asphyxia.

Source: https://theweek.com/crime-and-punishment/1023168/ex-police-officer-convicted-of-aiding-george-floyds-murder

California Gov. Gavin Newsom knows which way the political wind blows, and suddenly he’s discovered spending restraint.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/098a7cb3886468e0?ref=ff

Chauvin was guilty of being in charge, not responding to George's obvious crisis, refusing the request of the other cops to turn George over so he could breath, and of maintaining the restraint even after George showed no signs of life.

Source: https://www.fark.com/comments/12822210?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=comments&utm_campaign=fark

Data security and privacy concerns are also a major restraint for the digital pathology market.

Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/digital-pathology-market-size-worth-usd-2-271-3-million-in-2030--emergen-research-301758349.html

Days after Prime Minister Modi asked his party leaders to observe restraint and reach-out to Muslims, some students of a college in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad were denied entry for wearing Burqa and Hijab.

Source: https://ummid.com/news/2023/january/19.01.2023/days-after-modis-muslim-outreach-call-hijab-clad-girls-stopped-from-entering-up-college.html

"Despite the incredibly difficult circumstances, I have called for discipline and professionalism and restraint from the Israeli military,” Cleverly said.

Source: https://time.com/6326868/israel-hamas-war-cairo-peace-summit/

Devices like blindfolds, gags and chastity devices are used to amplify anticipation and restraint.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/love-sex/sexpert-shares-top-five-saucy-31258606

Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past governor of Ekiti State and President of the Forum of Regions of Africa (FORAF), has urged Nigerians to exercise utmost restraint and patience in the aftermath of the Presidential election.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/election-is-not-war-fayemi-tells-nigerians-to-calm-down/

Forced seclusion and restraint can have a traumatic impact on children, especially for kids with disabilities, who comprise the vast majority of those subjected to this treatment in school.

Source: https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/data-shows-missouri-schools-turning-to-seclusion-and-restraint-39212991