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restraint in Dutch

restraint in Dutch is beperking, inhouding, beheersing — restraint means a device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.

restraint in Dutch

beperking
noun
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
inhouding
noun
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
beheersing
noun
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
zelfbeheersing
noun
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve

What does "restraint" mean?

  1. noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
    "The child seat has a five-point restraint to keep the toddler safe."
  2. noun Self-control; the quality of holding back from acting on every impulse.
    "He showed remarkable restraint and didn't respond to the insult."
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restraint in a sentence

  • The child seat has a five-point restraint to keep the toddler safe.
  • Security fitted a physical restraint after the patient became violent.
  • He showed remarkable restraint and didn't respond to the insult.
  • The design uses restraint, favouring a few clean elements over clutter.

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What is "restraint" in Dutch?

"restraint" in Dutch is beperking, inhouding, beheersing. restraint means: A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.

How do you use "restraint" in a sentence?

Example: "The child seat has a five-point restraint to keep the toddler safe." In Dutch, "restraint" is beperking, inhouding, beheersing.

Are there other ways to say "restraint" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "restraint": beperking, inhouding, beheersing, zelfbeheersing.

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