English / word
restraint
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
unemotional, impartial, or moderate behavior; self-control
In context
01
The police showed admirable restraint despite the provocation by the crowd.
02
She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.
Synonyms
control,discipline,limitation
Antonyms
freedom,excess,abandon
Collocations
self-restraint,show restraint,exercise restraint