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restraint in Italian

restraint in Italian is contegno, limitazione, remora — restraint means a device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.

restraint in Italian

contegno
noun
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
limitazione
noun
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
remora
noun
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
ritegno
noun
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
ritegni
noun
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
ritegno
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 Italian?

"restraint" in Italian is contegno, limitazione, remora. 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 Italian, "restraint" is contegno, limitazione, remora.

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

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "restraint": contegno, limitazione, remora, ritegno, ritegni.

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