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Restrain vs Restricted - What's the difference?

restrain | restricted |


As verbs the difference between restrain and restricted

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while restricted is (restrict).

As an adjective restricted is

limited within bounds.

Restrain vs Encompass - What's the difference?

restrain | encompass | Related terms |

Restrain is a related term of encompass.


In lang=en terms the difference between restrain and encompass

is that restrain is   to restrict or limit while encompass is to go around, especially, to circumnavigate.

As verbs the difference between restrain and encompass

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while encompass is to form a circle around; to encircle.

Appease vs Restrain - What's the difference?

appease | restrain | Related terms |

Appease is a related term of restrain.


As verbs the difference between appease and restrain

is that appease is to make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to dispel (anger or hatred) while restrain is   to control or keep in check.

Restrain vs Guide - What's the difference?

restrain | guide | Related terms |

Restrain is a related term of guide.


As verbs the difference between restrain and guide

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while guide is .

Restrain vs Support - What's the difference?

restrain | support | Related terms |

Restrain is a related term of support.


In lang=en terms the difference between restrain and support

is that restrain is   to restrict or limit while support is to be accountable for, or involved with, but not responsible for.

As verbs the difference between restrain and support

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while support is (senseid)to keep from falling.

As a noun support is

something which supports often used attributively, as a complement or supplement to.

Restrain vs Inclose - What's the difference?

restrain | inclose | Related terms |

Restrain is a related term of inclose.


As verbs the difference between restrain and inclose

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while inclose is .

Restrain vs Immobilize - What's the difference?

restrain | immobilize |


As verbs the difference between restrain and immobilize

is that restrain is   To control or keep in check while immobilize is to render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving.

Silence vs Restrain - What's the difference?

silence | restrain | Related terms |

Silence is a related term of restrain.


In lang=en terms the difference between silence and restrain

is that silence is to suppress criticism, etc while restrain is   to restrict or limit.

As verbs the difference between silence and restrain

is that silence is to make (someone or something) silent while restrain is   to control or keep in check.

As a noun silence

is the lack of any sound.

As an interjection silence

is a common imperative instructing the addressed to remain silent.

Capacitate vs Restrain - What's the difference?

capacitate | restrain | Related terms |

Capacitate is a related term of restrain.


In lang=en terms the difference between capacitate and restrain

is that capacitate is to make capable while restrain is   to restrict or limit.

As verbs the difference between capacitate and restrain

is that capacitate is to make capable while restrain is   to control or keep in check.

Restrain vs Tally - What's the difference?

restrain | tally | Related terms |

Restrain is a related term of tally.


In lang=en terms the difference between restrain and tally

is that restrain is   to restrict or limit while tally is to correspond or agree.

As verbs the difference between restrain and tally

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while tally is to count something.

As an adjective tally is

(label) used as a mild intensifier: very (almost exclusively used by the upper classes).

As an interjection tally is

target sighted.

As a noun tally is

originally, a piece of wood on which notches or scores were cut, as the marks of number;.

As an adverb tally is

(obsolete) in a tall way; stoutly; with spirit.

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