Restraint is an act of controlling or limiting one's behavior, actions, or emotions. BOND, GRIP, RESERVE, BAN, CHECK, LID, CURB, REIN, LEASH, STINT, BRIDLE, FETTER, TETHER, CONTROL, limiter, MANACLE, RETICENCE, MODERATION, and FORBEARANCE are all terms that can be used to describe restraint. BOND is a strong connection between two people or things. GRIP is a firm hold on something. RESERVE is to keep back or set aside for a particular purpose. BAN is an official prohibition or edict against something. CHECK is to restrain or stop the action or progress of something. LID is a cover or top for a container. CURB is to restrain or limit something. REIN is a strap attached to a BRIDLE or bit by which a rider or driver controls an animal. LEASH is a rope or strap attached to the collar of an animal to restrain it. STINT is to limit or restrict something. BRIDLE is a piece of equipment used to CONTROL a horse. FETTER is a chain or shackle used to restrain someone. TETHER is to tie or secure something to a fixed point. CONTROL is to exercise authoritative or dominating influence over something. Limiter is a device that restricts the size or amount of something. MANACLE is a metal handcuff used to restrain someone. RETICENCE is the quality of being restrained in speech or expression. MODERATION is the quality of being moderate or avoiding extremes. FORBEARANCE is the quality of being patient and willing to forgive.