restraint
/rɪˈstreɪnt/
re · straint
rɪ · ˈstreɪnt
English Definition
n. a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.
Significado en Español
restricción, limitación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự hạn chế, kiềm chế
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re-(again) + strain (pull tight) + -t → pull back tightly → restrain, restrict.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for restraint?
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A
liberation
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B
control
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C
impulse
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D
freedom
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B — control.
“restraint” means n. a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.
Common questions about “restraint”
What does “restraint” mean?
restraint — n. a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.. In Chinese: 限制，约束.
How do you pronounce “restraint”?
restraint is pronounced /rɪˈstreɪnt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · straint.
Is “restraint” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. restraint appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “restraint”?
re-(again) + strain (pull tight) + -t → pull back tightly → restrain, restrict.
