Restraint and Reluctance

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

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

Reluctance noun - A lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something.

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Restraint and reluctance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Restraint" instead a noun "Reluctance".

Nearby Words: reluctant, reluctantly

usual	usual restraint	usual reluctance
considerable	considerable restraint	considerable reluctance
heavy	heavy restraint	heavy reluctance
constant	constant restraint	constant reluctance
Other adjectives: severe, extreme, great, little, sexual, less.

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