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restriction vs clampdown

clampdown vs restriction

restriction and clampdown both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restriction Yes No No No
clampdown Yes No No No
As nouns, clampdown is a hyponym of restriction; that is, clampdown is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restriction:
  • restriction: an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
  • clampdown: sudden restriction on an activity
Other hyponyms of restriction include load-shedding, arms control, hold-down, freeze.
restriction (noun) clampdown (noun)
an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) sudden restriction on an activity
the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)
a principle that limits the extent of something
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