restraints

Definitions

Measures or conditions that keep someone or something under control or within limits.

Devices, such as seat belts or straps, used to hold someone or something in place or prevent movement.

The act of controlling or holding back one's emotions or impulses.

Examples

The prisoner struggled against the metal restraints as the officers led him to the car.

Budgetary restraints have forced the company to cancel several planned expansion projects.

Synonyms

limitations restrictions constraints shackles curbs controls impediments

Antonyms

freedom liberty autonomy release unconstraint latitude independence