Definition of restraint

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Restraint (n.) The act or process of restraining, or of holding back or hindering from motion or action, in any manner; hindrance of the will, or of any action, physical or mental..

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Release :: Release (n.) To let loose again; to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude; to give liberty to, or to set at liberty; to let go..
Licentiate :: Licentiate (n.) One who acts without restraint, or takes a liberty, as if having a license therefor..
Unruly :: Unruly (superl.) Not submissive to rule; disregarding restraint; disposed to violate; turbulent; ungovernable; refractory; as, an unruly boy; unruly boy; unruly conduct..
Deliverance :: Deliverance (n.) The state of being delivered, or freed from restraint..
Unpinion :: Unpinion (v. t.) To loose from pinions or manacles; to free from restraint.
Audacious :: Audacious (a.) Contemning the restraints of law, religion, or decorum; bold in wickedness; presumptuous; impudent; insolent..
Confinement :: Confinement (n.) Restraint within doors by sickness, esp. that caused by childbirth; lying-in..
Stay :: Stay (n.) Restraint of passion; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.
Spare :: Spare (n.) The act of sparing; moderation; restraint.
Unrein :: Unrein (v. t.) To loosen the reins of; to remove restraint from.
Rescue :: Rescue (v.) The act of rescuing; deliverance from restraint, violence, or danger; liberation..
Runaway :: Runaway (a.) Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse..
Bound :: Bound (p. p. & a.) Under legal or moral restraint or obligation.
Ransom :: Ransom (n.) The money or price paid for the redemption of a prisoner, or for goods captured by an enemy; payment for freedom from restraint, penalty, or forfeit..
Inhibition :: Inhibition (n.) The act of inhibiting, or the state of being inhibited; restraint; prohibition; embargo..
Fetter :: Fetter (n.) Anything that confines or restrains; a restraint.
Slipstring :: Slipstring (n.) One who has shaken off restraint; a prodigal.
Imprison Ment :: Imprison ment (n.) The act of imprisoning, or the state of being imprisoned; confinement; restraint..
Disorderly :: Disorderly (a.) Not complying with the restraints of order and law; tumultuous; unruly; lawless; turbulent; as, disorderly people; disorderly assemblies..
Impotent :: Impotent (a.) Wanting the power of self-restraint; incontrolled; ungovernable; violent.
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