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Ascendency vs Restraint - What's the difference?

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Ascendency is a related term of restraint.


As nouns the difference between ascendency and restraint

is that ascendency is while restraint is (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.

ascendency

Noun

(ascendencies)
  • restraint

    Noun

  • (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
  • Make sure all the restraints are tight.
  • (uncountable) control or caution; reserve
  • Try to exercise restraint when talking to your boss.
  • * November 2 2014 , Daniel Taylor, " Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
  • City will feel nonplussed when they review the tape and Pellegrini had to summon all his restraint in the post-match interviews.