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trammel vs restraint

restraint vs trammel

trammel and restraint both are nouns.

trammel is a verb but restraint is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trammel Yes No Yes No
restraint Yes No No No
As nouns, restraint is a hypernym of trammel; that is, restraint is a word with a broader meaning than trammel:
  • trammel: a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
  • restraint: a device that retards something's motion
Other hypernyms of trammel include constraint.
As nouns, restraint is a hypernym of trammel; that is, restraint is a word with a broader meaning than trammel:
  • trammel: a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
  • restraint: a device that retards something's motion
Other hypernyms of trammel include constraint.
trammel (noun) restraint (noun)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble a device that retards something's motion
an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace discipline in personal and social activities
a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh lack of ornamentation
a rule or condition that limits freedom
the state of being physically constrained
trammel (verb) restraint (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
catch in or as if in a trap
Difference between trammel and restraint

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