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Restrain vs Deaden - What's the difference?

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Restrain is a related term of deaden.


In lang=en terms the difference between restrain and deaden

is that restrain is   to restrict or limit while deaden is to make soundproof.

As verbs the difference between restrain and deaden

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while deaden is to render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.

restrain

English

Verb

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

    * restraint

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    deaden

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.
  • To become less lively; to diminish (by itself).
  • To make soundproof.