restraint vs hamper

hamper vs restraint

restraint and hamper both are nouns.

restraint is not a verb while hamper is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
restraint	Yes	No	No	No
hamper	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, hamper is a hyponym of restraint; that is, hamper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restraint:

restraint: a device that retards something's motion
hamper: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

Other hyponyms of restraint include air bag, airbrake, dive brake, arrester, arrester hook, band, brake, brake, brake pad, brake shoe, shoe, skid, catch, stop, chain, fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast, gag, muzzle, lead, leash, tether, ignition lock, lock, muzzle, life belt, safety belt, safety harness, drogue, sea anchor, bond, shackle, trammel, trammel.

restraint (noun)	hamper (noun)
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something	a basket usually with a cover
a device that retards something's motion	a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
discipline in personal and social activities
lack of ornamentation
a rule or condition that limits freedom
the state of being physically constrained

restraint (verb)	hamper (verb)
	prevent the progress or free movement of
	put at a disadvantage

Difference between restraint and hamper

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