restraining influence
rɪˈstreɪnɪŋ ˈɪnfluəns
Definition

Definition of restraining influence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

control behaviorsomething that limits or controls actions or behavior
  • Her presence was a restraining influence on the group.
  • Rules act as a restraining influence on children.
  • The law serves as a restraining influence in society.
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Expressions with restraining

restraining ordern.
legal order to prevent contact or harm
She obtained a restraining order against her ex-partner.
self-restrainingadj.
exercising control over one's own actions or desires
She is self-restraining when it comes to spending money.
temporary restraining ordern.
short-term court order to prevent harm or harassment
The judge issued a temporary restraining order against the defendant.

Expressions with influence

influence peddlingn.
use of influence to obtain favors in return for payment
He was found guilty of influence peddling after accepting bribes to expedite government permits..
peddle influencev.
use one's power to get favors or advantages
He was accused of peddling influence to secure contracts for his friends.
under the influenceadv.
affected by alcohol or drugs
He was arrested for driving under the influence.
sphere of influencen.
field or area in which an individual has control or expertise
In her sphere of influence, she was respected and often consulted for advice.
area of influencen.
space where someone can control or strongly affect things
This is outside my area of influence.
bad influencen.
someone who encourages others to do wrong things
He was a bad influence on his younger brother.
have an influence onv.
affect how someone or something thinks or acts
Parents have an influence on their children's choices.
man of influencen.
male person with power to affect others' actions or decisions
He is a man of influence in the business world.
negative influencen.
person or thing that causes harm
He was considered a negative influence on the team.
outside influencen.
person or thing from elsewhere that affects a situation
The team was shaped by outside influence.

Terms related to restraining influence

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ligamentn.
figurative
binding or restraining influence

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  1. French:influence modératrice, ...
  2. German:hemmender Einfluss, ...
  3. Italian:influenza moderatrice, ...
  4. Spanish:influencia moderadora, ...
  5. Portuguese:influência restritiva, ...
  6. Chinese:约束力, ...
  7. Japanese:抑制的な影響, ...
  8. Arabic:تأثير رادع, ...
  9. Hebrew:גּוֹרֵם מְרַסֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:ограничивающее влияние, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стримуючий вплив, ...
  12. Hindi:संयमकारी प्रभाव, ...

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