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restraint vs shackle

shackle vs restraint

restraint and shackle both are nouns.

restraint is not a verb while shackle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restraint Yes No No No
shackle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shackle is a hyponym of restraint; that is, shackle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restraint:
  • restraint: a device that retards something's motion
  • shackle: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
restraint (noun) shackle (noun)
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
a device that retards something's motion a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar
discipline in personal and social activities
lack of ornamentation
a rule or condition that limits freedom
the state of being physically constrained
restraint (verb) shackle (verb)
restrain with fetters
bind the arms of
Difference between restraint and shackle

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