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Restrain vs Bridler - What's the difference?

restrain | bridler |

As a verb restrain

is   To control or keep in check.

As a noun bridler is

one who bridles.

restrain

English

Verb

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

    Related terms

    * constrain

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    bridler

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who bridles.
  • One who restrains and governs, as with a bridle.
    • (Milton)
    (Webster 1913)