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restrain vs impound

impound vs restrain

restrain and impound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restrain No No Yes No
impound No No Yes No
As verbs, impound is a hyponym of restrain; that is, impound is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restrain:
  • restrain: to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
  • impound: place or shut up in a pound
Other hyponyms of restrain include bind, tie down, tie up, truss, fetter, shackle, enchain, pinion, shackle, pound, pound, pound up, fold, pen up, ground.
restrain (verb) impound (verb)
prevent the action or expression of place or shut up in a pound
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
prevent (someone or something) from doing something
Difference between restrain and impound

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