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enchain vs restrain

restrain vs enchain

enchain and restrain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
enchain No No Yes No
restrain No No Yes No
As verbs, restrain is a hypernym of enchain; that is, restrain is a word with a broader meaning than enchain:
  • enchain: restrain or bind with chains
  • restrain: to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Other hypernyms of enchain include confine, constrain, hold.
enchain (verb) restrain (verb)
restrain or bind with chains prevent the action or expression of
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
prevent (someone or something) from doing something
Difference between enchain and restrain

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