Restrained — synonyms, restrained antonyms, definition

1. restrained (a)

ascetic ashamed bound bounded captive captured close-mouthed composed confined curbed detached disciplined dispassionate earnest enslaved grave grim harsh hesitant hostage • • •

2. restrained (Noun)

enslaved hostage imprisoned incarcerated jailed prisoner restricted

3. restrained (Adjective)

guarded moderate unrestrained

restrained (Adjective) — Cool and formal in manner.

restrained (Adjective) — Under restraint.

restrained (Adjective) — Marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes. ex. "restrained in his response"

restrained (Adjective) — Not showy or obtrusive. ex. "clothes in restrained good taste"

restrained (Adjective) — Prudent. ex. "restrained optimism"

4. restrained (Verb)

constrained cumbered encumbered held held back intimidated kept kept back throttled trammeled

restrained (Verb) — Remain under control. ex. "restrain your temper"

restrained (Verb) — Place limits on (extent or access). ex. "restrain the use of this parking lot"

restrained (Verb) — Limit to within certain bounds; physically prevent from moving.

restrained (Verb) — Limit or hold back; keep within a small range.

restrained (Verb) — To compel or deter by or as if by threats.

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