Restraint vs Impassivity - What's the difference?
restraint | impassivity | Related terms |
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
* November 2 2014 , Daniel Taylor, "
Restraint is a related term of impassivity.
As nouns the difference between restraint and impassivity
is that restraint is (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures while impassivity is the state of being impassive.restraint
English
(wikipedia restraint)Noun
- Make sure all the restraints are tight.
- Try to exercise restraint when talking to your boss.
Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
- City will feel nonplussed when they review the tape and Pellegrini had to summon all his restraint in the post-match interviews.