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confine vs restrict

restrict vs confine

confine and restrict both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
confine No No Yes No
restrict No No Yes No
As verbs, confine and restrict are synonyms defined as:
  • confine and restrict: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Other synonyms of confine include bound, limit, throttle, trammel.
confine (verb) restrict (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access) place limits on (extent or amount or access)
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement place restrictions on
prevent from leaving or from being removed place under restrictions; limit access to by law
deprive of freedom; take into confinement prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed
close in
Difference between confine and restrict

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