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Restrain vs Handle - What's the difference?

restrain | handle |


As verbs the difference between restrain and handle

is that restrain is   To control or keep in check while handle is to use the hands.

As a noun handle is

a part of an object which is held in the hand when used or moved, as the haft of a sword, the knob of a door, the bail of a kettle, etc.

Restrain vs Examine - What's the difference?

restrain | examine |


As verbs the difference between restrain and examine

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

Restrain vs Stress - What's the difference?

restrain | stress |


As a verb restrain

is   to control or keep in check.

As a noun stress is

stress (emotional pressure).

Shrink vs Restrain - What's the difference?

shrink | restrain |


In lang=en terms the difference between shrink and restrain

is that shrink is to draw back; to withdraw while restrain is   to restrict or limit.

As verbs the difference between shrink and restrain

is that shrink is to cause to become smaller while restrain is   to control or keep in check.

As a noun shrink

is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

Restrain vs Obligation - What's the difference?

restrain | obligation |


As a verb restrain

is   to control or keep in check.

As a noun obligation is

the act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

Restrain vs Carb - What's the difference?

restrain | carb |


As a verb restrain

is   to control or keep in check.

As a noun carb is

(informal|usually|in the plural).

Restrain vs Const - What's the difference?

restrain | const |


As a verb restrain

is   to control or keep in check.

As a noun const is

(label) a whose value cannot be changed directly.

As an adjective const is

whose value cannot be changed directly.

Restrain vs Disable - What's the difference?

restrain | disable |


In lang=en terms the difference between restrain and disable

is that restrain is   to restrict or limit while disable is to render unable; to take away an ability of.

As verbs the difference between restrain and disable

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while disable is to render unable; to take away an ability of.

As an adjective disable is

(obsolete) lacking ability; unable.

Repel vs Restrain - What's the difference?

repel | restrain |


As verbs the difference between repel and restrain

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

Tutelage vs Restrain - What's the difference?

tutelage | restrain |


As a noun tutelage

is the act of guarding or protecting; guardianship; protection; as, the king's right of seigniory and tutelage.

As a verb restrain is

  To control or keep in check.

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