1. The practice of limiting or controlling one's intellectual expression, curiosity, or analytical thinking, often due to external pressures, self-censorship, or institutional constraints
The authoritarian regime imposed intellectual restraint on universities, preventing free academic discourse.
O regime autoritário impôs contenção intelectual nas universidades, impedindo o discurso académico livre.
2. The deliberate moderation or self-control in the expression of ideas, thoughts, or critical analysis
She exercised intellectual restraint when discussing sensitive political topics in the workplace.
Ela exerceu contenção intelectual ao discutir tópicos políticos sensíveis no local de trabalho.