- self-re|straint
- self-re|straint «SEHLF rih STRAYNT», noun.restraint imposed by oneself on one's actions, or desires; self-control.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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self-re·straint — /ˌsɛlfrıˈstreınt/ noun [noncount] : control over your own actions or feelings that keeps you from doing things you want to do but should not do I know you like to shop, but you need to exercise/show some self restraint … Useful english dictionary
Self-restraint — Self re*straint , n. Restraint over one s self; self control; self command. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-restraint — self re straint n [U] the ability to stop yourself doing or saying something, even though you want to, because it is more sensible not to do or say it exercise/practise self restraint ▪ The UN appealed for both sides to exercise self restraint … Dictionary of contemporary English
self-restraint — self re straint noun uncount the ability to control your feelings and stop yourself from doing things that are not right or sensible … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
restraint — In hospital psychiatry, intervention to prevent an excited or violent patient from doing harm to self or others; may involve the use of a camisole (straightjacket). [O. Fr. restrainte] * * * re·straint ri strānt n a device that restricts movement … Medical dictionary
restraint — re·straint /ri strānt/ n 1 a: an act or fact of restraining see also prior restraint b: the state of being restrained 2 a: a means of restraining b: a device that restricts movement (as of pri … Law dictionary
