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Restrain vs Refresh - What's the difference?

restrain | refresh |


As verbs the difference between restrain and refresh

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while refresh is to renew or revitalize.

As a noun refresh is

the periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.

Halt vs Restrain - What's the difference?

halt | restrain |


As verbs the difference between halt and restrain

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

Induce vs Restrain - What's the difference?

induce | restrain |


In lang=en terms the difference between induce and restrain

is that induce is to cause, bring about, lead to while restrain is   to restrict or limit.

As verbs the difference between induce and restrain

is that induce is to lead by persuasion or influence; incite while restrain is   to control or keep in check.

Restrain vs Distrain - What's the difference?

restrain | distrain |


As verbs the difference between restrain and distrain

is that restrain is   To control or keep in check while distrain is to squeeze, press, embrace; to constrain, oppress.

Overpower vs Restrain - What's the difference?

overpower | restrain | Related terms |

Overpower is a related term of restrain.


In lang=en terms the difference between overpower and restrain

is that overpower is to render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc while restrain is   to restrict or limit.

As verbs the difference between overpower and restrain

is that overpower is to subdue someone by superior force while restrain is   to control or keep in check.

Ally vs Restrain - What's the difference?

ally | restrain | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between ally and restrain

is that ally is to connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love while restrain is   To restrict or limit.

As a noun ally

is one united to another by treaty or league; — usually applied to sovereigns or states; a confederate.

As a proper noun Ally

is a diminutive of the female given names Alison, Alice and Alexandra.

Restrain vs Interrupt - What's the difference?

restrain | interrupt | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between restrain and interrupt

is that restrain is   To control or keep in check while interrupt is to disturb or halt an ongoing process or action by interfering suddenly.

As a noun interrupt is

an event that causes a computer to temporarily cease what it was doing and attend to a condition.

Tolerate vs Restrain - What's the difference?

tolerate | restrain |


As verbs the difference between tolerate and restrain

is that tolerate is to allow (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) to exist or occur without interference while restrain is   To control or keep in check.

Stun vs Restrain - What's the difference?

stun | restrain |


In lang=en terms the difference between stun and restrain

is that stun is to shock or surprise while restrain is   to restrict or limit.

As verbs the difference between stun and restrain

is that stun is to incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness while restrain is   to control or keep in check.

As a noun stun

is the condition of being stunned.

Restrain vs Jocular - What's the difference?

restrain | jocular |


As a verb restrain

is   to control or keep in check.

As an adjective jocular is

(formal) humorous]], amusing or [[joke|joking.

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