Synonyms of restraint

Antonyms of restraint

Collocations of restraint

self-restraint
Frequency: 70 %

She showed great self-restraint in not eating the entire cake.

emotional restraint
Frequency: 60 %

He maintained emotional restraint even in the face of provocation.

physical restraint
Frequency: 50 %

The patient had to be put under physical restraint to prevent harm to themselves.

restraint of trade
Frequency: 40 %

The company was accused of restraint of trade for monopolizing the market.

Idiomatic Expressions for restraint

  • Phrase: throw caution to the wind
    Meaning: to act without restraint or caution
    Usage: She decided to throw caution to the wind and quit her job without having another one lined up.