restrain vs trammel

trammel vs restrain

restrain is not a noun while trammel is a noun.

restrain and trammel both are verbs.

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

As verbs, trammel is a hypernym of restrain; that is, trammel is a word with a broader meaning than restrain:

restrain: restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
trammel: place limits on (extent or amount or access)

Other hypernyms of restrain include bound, confine, limit, restrict, throttle.

restrain (noun)	trammel (noun)
	a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
	a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
	an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
	a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh

restrain (verb)	trammel (verb)
prevent the action or expression of	place limits on (extent or amount or access)
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement	catch in or as if in a trap
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
prevent (someone or something) from doing something

Difference between restrain and trammel

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