Sometimes, of course, the latent conflict became overt, and only by heroic tact and restraint on one side or the other could friendliness be maintained.

We're not talking about abuse by cruel restraint?

Additionally, it was the first holiday of the city's new reign, unfettered by the oppression and restraint that had so long worn at the people.

Apolline music, played on the lyre and characterized by regular rhythm and overall restraint, was already familiar in Greece.

What emerges is a liberal meditation on freedom and compromise, and a nostalgia trip graced by eloquent restraint.

This would presumably involve a suspension of demonstrations by the Palestinians and reciprocal restraint by Israeli troops.

They have gained nothing by 'restraint'; in fact, they have lost by it.

Others had come into this sea and survived by careful restraint.

What do you mean by restraint?

This can be by confinement, captivity, or by forcible restraint.