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restraint vs collar

collar vs restraint

restraint and collar both are nouns.

restraint is not a verb while collar is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restraint Yes No No No
collar Yes No Yes No
As nouns, collar is a hyponym of restraint; that is, collar is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restraint:
  • restraint: the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
  • collar: a figurative restraint
restraint (noun) collar (noun)
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
a device that retards something's motion a figurative restraint
discipline in personal and social activities a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
lack of ornamentation necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
a rule or condition that limits freedom a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
the state of being physically constrained the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
anything worn or placed about the neck
(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
restraint (verb) collar (verb)
take into custody
furnish with a collar
seize by the neck or collar
Difference between restraint and collar

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