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restraint in German

restraint in German is Auflage, Befestigung, Behinderung — restraint means a device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.

restraint in German

Auflage
noun
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
Befestigung
noun
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
Behinderung
noun
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
Beschränkung
noun
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
Einschränkung
noun
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
Gebundenheit
noun
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
Beherrschung
noun
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
Kontrolle
noun
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
Selbstbeherrschung
noun
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
Zurückhaltung
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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "restraint" in German?

"restraint" in German is Auflage, Befestigung, Behinderung. 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 German, "restraint" is Auflage, Befestigung, Behinderung.

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

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "restraint": Auflage, Befestigung, Behinderung, Beschränkung, Einschränkung, Gebundenheit.

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