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countable and uncountable, plural restraints
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures examples
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve quotations examples
City will feel nonplussed when they review the tape and Pellegrini had to summon all his restraint in the post-match interviews.
November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, “Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United”, in guardian.co.uk