restrain vs clog

clog vs restrain

restrain is not a noun while clog is a noun.

restrain and clog both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
restrain	No	No	Yes	No
clog	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, clog is a hyponym of restrain; that is, clog is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restrain:

restrain: restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
clog: impede the motion of, as with a chain or a burden

Other hyponyms of restrain include bridle, curb.

restrain (noun)	clog (noun)
	a dance performed while wearing shoes with wooden soles; has heavy stamping steps
	any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction
	footwear usually with wooden soles

restrain (verb)	clog (verb)
prevent the action or expression of	impede with a clog or as if with a clog
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement	fill to excess so that function is impaired
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult	coalesce or unite in a mass
prevent (someone or something) from doing something	become or cause to become obstructed
	impede the motion of, as with a chain or a burden
	dance a clog dance

Difference between restrain and clog

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