constraint vs gag

gag vs constraint

constraint and gag both are nouns.

constraint is not a verb while gag is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
constraint	Yes	No	No	No
gag	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, gag is a hyponym of constraint; that is, gag is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than constraint:

constraint: a device that retards something's motion
gag: restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

Other hyponyms of constraint include air bag, airbrake, dive brake, arrester, arrester hook, band, brake, brake, brake pad, brake shoe, shoe, skid, catch, stop, chain, fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast, muzzle, lead, leash, tether, ignition lock, lock, muzzle, life belt, safety belt, safety harness, drogue, sea anchor, bond, hamper, shackle, trammel, trammel.

constraint (noun)	gag (noun)
the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others	restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
a device that retards something's motion	a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
the state of being physically constrained

constraint (verb)	gag (verb)
	struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
	make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
	cause to retch or choke
	make jokes or quips
	be too tight; rub or press
	tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
	prevent from speaking out

Difference between constraint and gag

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