restrainer
Thing that restricts
A restrainer is someone or something that holds back, limits, or keeps in check.
The word often appears in contexts of control—physical, legal, or emotional: The handler acted as a restrainer for the agitated dog.
In photography, a restrainer is a chemical that slows development to prevent fogging or overdarkening of the image.
Device for holding tight
- lockMechanism requiring a key
- brakeDevice to slow motion
- latchDoor-securing catch
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
catch · governor · limiter · damper · regulator · valve · stop · chock
Straps controlling an animal
- leashAnimal restraint cord
- muzzleAnimal's nose area
- shackleMetal limb restraint
- manacleWrist restraint, usually paired
handcuff · bridle · halter · tether · chain · fetter · straitjacket · cage
Authoritative legal ban
- injunctionCourt-ordered behavioral requirement
- embargoOfficial prohibition on trade
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- banOfficial restriction on something
moratorium · constraint · limitation · quota · cap · ceiling · ordinance · mandate
Agent that slows reactions
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- suppressantAgent that restrains activity
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- neutralizerAgent that cancels effects
retardant · buffer · stabilizer · moderator · counteragent · quencher · deactivator · depressant
Protective caretaker of another
- chaperoneProtective adult companion
- handlerOne who manages something
- wardenSupervisory custodian of place
- overseerOne who monitors work
monitor · custodian · keeper · supervisor · minder · watchdog · escort · attendant
Ability to restrain impulses
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- self-regulationManaging one's own behavior
prudence · sobriety · self-discipline · composure · forbearance · abstinence · impulse control · circumspection
clamp
Device for holding tight
bolt · catch · governor · limiter · damper · regulator · valve · stop · chock · anchor
harness
Straps controlling an animal
manacle · handcuff · bridle · halter · tether · chain · fetter · straitjacket · cage · collar
prohibition
Authoritative legal ban
- injunctionCourt-ordered behavioral requirement
- embargoOfficial prohibition on trade
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
ban · moratorium · constraint · limitation · quota · cap · ceiling · ordinance · mandate · decree
inhibitor
Agent that slows reactions
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- suppressantAgent that restrains activity
- antagonistOne who opposes another
neutralizer · retardant · buffer · stabilizer · moderator · counteragent · quencher · deactivator · depressant
guardian
Protective caretaker of another
- chaperoneProtective adult companion
- handlerOne who manages something
- wardenSupervisory custodian of place
overseer · monitor · custodian · keeper · supervisor · minder · watchdog · escort · attendant · controller
self-control
Ability to restrain impulses
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- moderationAvoidance of excess
self-regulation · prudence · sobriety · self-discipline · composure · forbearance · abstinence · impulse control · circumspection · equanimity
- Darkroom Chemicalsdeveloper, fixer, hypo, toner, sensitizer
- meatpackingslaughterhouse, meatpacker, abattoirs, meatpacking plant, packing house
restrainerreleaser
One who liberates
liberator · freer · emancipator · enabler · facilitator
restrainerstimulator
Thing that rouses action
encourager · inciter · enabler · facilitator · amplifier
- restraining orderCourt-enforced avoidance mandate
- child restraint systemVehicle seating for minors
- temporary restraining orderEmergency court-issued protection mandate
- child restraintSafety device securing young passengers
- without restraint
- head restraintVehicle neck protection device
restrain, restraint, restrained, restraining, unrestrained, restrains, unrestrainedly, restrainers