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restrain vs restraint

restraint vs restrain

restrain is not a noun while restraint is a noun.

restrain is a verb but restraint is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restrain No No Yes No
restraint Yes No No No
restrain (noun) restraint (noun)
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
a device that retards something's motion
discipline in personal and social activities
lack of ornamentation
a rule or condition that limits freedom
the state of being physically constrained
restrain (verb) restraint (verb)
prevent the action or expression of
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
prevent (someone or something) from doing something
Difference between restrain and restraint

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