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restrain vs blink

blink vs restrain

restrain is not a noun while blink is a noun.

restrain and blink both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restrain No No Yes No
blink Yes No Yes No
As verbs, blink is a hyponym of restrain; that is, blink is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restrain:
  • restrain: prevent the action or expression of
  • blink: keep back by blinking
Other hyponyms of restrain include hold, blink away, wink, harness, rein, rule, baffle, regulate, swallow, confine, check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate.
restrain (noun) blink (noun)
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
restrain (verb) blink (verb)
prevent the action or expression of briefly shut the eyes
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement keep back by blinking
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult gleam or glow intermittently
prevent (someone or something) from doing something
Difference between restrain and blink

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