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to exercise restraint
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to
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exercise
,
restraint
.
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exercise
verb
exercised, has exercised, is exercising, exercises
ejercitar (el cuerpo)
;
hacer ejercicio
;
ejercer, hacer uso de
Example sentences of
exercise
verb
•
It's important to
exercise
every day.
•
He eats right and
exercises
regularly.
•
Bicycle riding
exercises
the leg muscles.
•
The stable boys
exercise
the horses every morning.
•
He didn't
exercise
good judgment.
More examples
•
We just need to
exercise
common sense.
•
She has been reluctant to
exercise
her authority.
•
Exercise
caution when using these chemicals.
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Synonyms of
exercise
verb
use
,
employ
,
utilize
,
apply
,
practice
,
drill
,
rehearse
,
train
restraint
noun
restraints
restricción, limitación, control
;
encierro
;
reserva, control de sí mismo
Example sentences of
restraint
noun
•
Make sure the child safety
restraint
is in place.
•
The prisoner was placed
in restraints
.
•
His angry response showed a lack of
restraint
.
•
The government has acted with
restraint
in dealing with this crisis.
Less
Synonyms of
restraint
noun
confinement
,
reserve
,
restriction
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