restrainer

Synonyms for restrainer

noun restraint, hindrance

noun. restraining device; check

For he was zealous, and yet not wanting in knowledge, the restrainer of zeal.

The bromide is called a restrainer, as it makes the development of the image proceed more slowly.

What self-willed one would desire a mighty lord as his ruler and restrainer?

He was best known for his tannin process and alkaline developer, with a bromide solution as a restrainer.

The development is extremely slow, without any tendency to fog; thus the addition of a restrainer should be avoided.

The bromide is a restrainer, and to a certain extent will correct over-exposure.

The restrainer has been withdrawn, and the beast has stepped forth in the plenitude of his power.

The negative must be carefully developed, using plenty of restrainer.

That restrainer of creatures, the worshipful Yama, had gone away.