restraint

simple noun49 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5
great restraint7.2
considerable restraint7.0
remarkable restraint6.8
fiscal restraint7.5
financial restraint7.2
economic restraint7.0
physical restraint6.8

Using physical force to control someone's movement.

monetary restraint6.8
budget restraint6.5
budgetary restraint6.5
wage restraint6.3
pay restraint6.2
voluntary restraint5.5

A self-imposed limit, not enforced by law.

unlawful restraint4.8
unconstitutional restraint4.5
restraint on8.0
without restraint7.0

Happening in an uncontrolled way.

restraint upon5.5
show restraint7.8
exercise restraint7.5
use restraint7.0
call for restraint6.9
urge restraint6.7
demonstrate restraint6.5
practise/practice restraint6.0
exhibit restraint5.8
abandon restraint5.0

To stop controlling your behavior or emotions.

impose restraint7.0
use restraint6.5
remove restraint6.0

To take away a limit or control.