A disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner; SYN. remoteness, standoffishness, withdrawnness.

ETYM Old Fren. restraincte, from restrainct, French restreint, p. p. of restraindre, restrendre. Related to Restrain.
1. A device that holds someone or something back from action; SYN. constraint.
2. Discipline in personal and social activities; SYN. control.
3. The act of restraining.

1. The power of retaining liquid:; SYN. retentivity, retention.
2. The property of retaining possessions that have been acquired.