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Restrain vs Abs - What's the difference?

restrain | abs |

As a verb restrain

is   to control or keep in check.

As a noun abs is

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restrain

English

Verb

(en verb)
  •   To control or keep in check.
  •   To deprive of liberty.
  •   To restrict or limit.
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    Synonyms

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    Derived terms

    * restraint

    Related terms

    * constrain

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    abs

    English

    Abbreviation

    (Abbreviation) (head)
  • absolute temperature
  • (mathematics) Abbreviated form of the absolute value function.
  • Abstract.

    • Noun

    (head) (p)
  • (informal) The abdominal muscles.

    • Usage notes

    The singular (ab) is rarely used.

    Synonyms

    * abdominal muscles * abdominals

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