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in restraint

 

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Adverbial in restraint has 1 sense
  1. in check, in restraint, under control - unable to act freely; "he held the enemy's armies in check"

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In Restraint

Meaning:

In Restraint refers to the act of controlling or limiting oneself or others in order to maintain order, discipline, or decorum.

Part of Speech:

Phrase

Senses:

1. Self-Control:

When used to describe an individual, in restraint means exercising self-discipline or self-control to prevent one's actions or emotions from getting out of hand.

Example Sentence: He remained in restraint, resisting the urge to punch the wall in anger.

2. Control Over Others:

When referring to the act of restraining others, in restraint signifies the act of limiting or controlling someone's behavior in order to maintain order or prevent a situation from escalating.

Example Sentence: The security guards kept the crowd in restraint to prevent any untoward incidents.

3. Legal Confinement:

In a legal context, in restraint refers to being confined or restricted under lawful authority, such as being held in custody or placed under house arrest.

Example Sentence: The criminal was kept in restraint during the trial to ensure no further harm could be caused.

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