adjective as in strong fondness

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restraining, curtailment

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Example Sentences

Example:Efforts to educate the public about the dangers of smoking were met with a restraining political climate.

Definition:Tending to restrict, limit, or impede the spread or growth of something.

From restraining

Example:The curtailment of government spending led to a contraction in the adoption of new technologies.

Definition:Tending to cut back or curtail the spread or use of something.

From curtailment