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restraint
English
Etymology
From Middle English restreynte, from Old French restreinte; more at restrain.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /???st?e?nt/
- Rhymes: -e?nt
Noun
restraint (countable and uncountable, plural restraints)
- (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
- Make sure all the restraints are tight.
- (uncountable) control or caution; reserve
- Try to exercise restraint when talking to your boss.
- November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
- City will feel nonplussed when they review the tape and Pellegrini had to summon all his restraint in the post-match interviews.
Related terms
- constraint
- restrain
- restrict
Translations
Anagrams
- retransit
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coyness
English
Etymology
coy +? -ness
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /k??n?s/, /k??n?s/
- Rhymes: -??n?s
Noun
coyness (usually uncountable, plural coynesses)
- The property of being coy.
Translations
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