Extent and Restraint

Extent

Extent noun - A real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go.
Usage example: the coach exceeded the extent of his authority by exempting some of the players from the requirement
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Synonyms for Extent

Restraint and extent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Restraint" instead a noun "Extent".

Nearby Words: extend, extension

Restraint

Restraint noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

Extent and restraint are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extent" instead a noun "Restraint".

How words are described

good good extent good restraint
similar similar extent similar restraint
certain certain extent certain restraint
considerable considerable extent considerable restraint
Other adjectives: reasonable, severe, extreme, great, remarkable, less, significant, literal.
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