CEFR C1

restrainer

noun

Meaning

Something that limits or prevents movement, action, or growth.

Examples

The police used a physical restrainer to subdue the suspect.
A strong sense of duty acted as a restrainer on his impulses.

Synonyms: check, limit, curb, deterrent

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restrainer (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈstreɪnər/

Definition

Something that limits or prevents movement, action, or growth.

Examples

The police used a physical restrainer to subdue the suspect.
A strong sense of duty acted as a restrainer on his impulses.
The company implemented new policies as a restrainer against fraud.

How to Use restrainer

restrainer of (prepositional phrase): Something that limits or prevents a specific thing. — "The strict rules served as a restrainer of excessive spending."

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