Definition of Restraint

self-control or self-discipline

Examples of Restraint in a sentence

Even though she was upset, the irritated mother showed emotional restraint and refused to yell at her children.  

Showing restraint, the police officer refused to get physical with the suspect even though she had pushed him several times.  

Martha wanted to go shopping with her sister, but showed restraint and stuck to her plan of saving and not spending.  

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