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restraint vs restrain

restrain vs restraint

restraint is a noun but restrain is not a noun.

restraint is not a verb while restrain is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restraint Yes No No No
restrain No No Yes No
restraint (noun) restrain (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
restraint (verb) restrain (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 restraint and restrain

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