restraints
/riˈstrænts/ · re-straints
noun
- Something that restrains, ties, fastens, or secures The safety harness was a crucial restraint for the skydiver.
noun
- Control or caution; reserve She showed restraint when her opponent made a provocative comment.
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Did you know? The concept of restraint has been a central theme in various forms of art, including literature and music, where it is often used to convey the tension between self-control and emotional expression.