Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The action of holding back one's thoughts, emotions, or actions.
Restraint
/rɪˈstreɪnt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
"You will be subject to very great restraint there.
Practice restraint when reacting to criticism.
Her restraint was admirable in the heated argument.
Etymology:
Derived from the Old French restreindre, which means to hold back, and the Latin restringere, which is composed of re- meaning back and stringere meaning to bind tightly.
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