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swallow vs restrain

restrain vs swallow

swallow is a noun but restrain is not a noun.

swallow and restrain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swallow Yes No Yes No
restrain No No Yes No
As verbs, restrain is a hypernym of swallow; that is, restrain is a word with a broader meaning than swallow:
  • swallow: keep from expressing
  • restrain: prevent the action or expression of
Other hypernyms of swallow include hold back, keep, keep back.
swallow (noun) restrain (noun)
the act of swallowing
small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
a small amount of liquid food
swallow (verb) restrain (verb)
believe or accept without questioning or challenge prevent the action or expression of
keep from expressing to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
tolerate or accommodate oneself to restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
take back what one has said prevent (someone or something) from doing something
utter unclearly
engulf and destroy
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
Difference between swallow and restrain

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