gag vs constraint

constraint vs gag

gag and constraint both are nouns.

gag is a verb but constraint is not a verb.

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

As nouns, constraint is a hypernym of gag; that is, constraint is a word with a broader meaning than gag:

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

Other hypernyms of gag include restraint.

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

gag (verb)	constraint (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 gag and constraint

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