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restrict vs immobilize

immobilize vs restrict

restrict and immobilize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restrict No No Yes No
immobilize No No Yes No
As verbs, immobilize is a hyponym of restrict; that is, immobilize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restrict:
  • restrict: place restrictions on
  • immobilize: cause to be unable to move
Other hyponyms of restrict include abridge, immobilise, ration, control, restrict.
restrict (verb) immobilize (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access) cause to be unable to move
place restrictions on prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
place under restrictions; limit access to by law convert (assets) into fixed capital
prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed make defenseless
to hold fast or prevent from moving
hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
Difference between restrict and immobilize

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