Discretion vs Restraint - What's the difference?
discretion | restraint | Related terms |
The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
The freedom to make one's own judgements.
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
* November 2 2014 , Daniel Taylor, "
As nouns the difference between discretion and restraint
is that discretion is the quality of being discreet or circumspect while restraint is something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.discretion
English
Noun
(en-noun)- Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
- I leave that to your discretion .
Antonyms
*Derived terms
* discretionary *Anagrams
* ----restraint
English
(wikipedia restraint)Noun
- Make sure all the restraints are tight.
- Try to exercise restraint when talking to your boss.
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- City will feel nonplussed when they review the tape and Pellegrini had to summon all his restraint in the post-match interviews.