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restrain vs keep

keep vs restrain

restrain is not a noun while keep is a noun.

restrain and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restrain No No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, restrain and keep are synonyms defined as:
  • restrain and keep: prevent the action or expression of
Other synonyms of restrain include hold back, keep back.
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of restrain; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than restrain:
  • restrain: prevent (someone or something) from doing something
  • keep: stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
Other hypernyms of restrain include prevent.
restrain (noun) keep (noun)
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
a cell in a jail or prison
the financial means whereby one lives
restrain (verb) keep (verb)
prevent the action or expression of prevent (food) from rotting
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement prevent the action or expression of
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult stick to correctly or closely
prevent (someone or something) from doing something maintain by writing regular records
supply with necessities and support
hold and prevent from leaving
retain possession of
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
retain rights to
maintain for use and service
have as a supply
store or keep customarily
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
conform one's action or practice to
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
supply with room and board
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
fail to spoil or rot
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
to rear
Difference between restrain and keep

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