Floodgate and Restraint

Floodgate

Floodgate noun - Something that restrains a flood or outpouring.
Usage example: suspension of surveillance opened the floodgates to illegal immigrants
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Restraint and floodgate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Restraint" instead a noun "Floodgate".

Restraint

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

Floodgate and restraint are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Floodgate" with "Restraint", this nouns are similar.

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