Restraint vs Prophylaxis - What's the difference?
restraint | prophylaxis | Related terms |
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
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(medicine) Prevention of, or protective treatment for disease.
(chess) A move or strategy that frustrates an opponent's plan or tactic.
Restraint is a related term of prophylaxis.
As nouns the difference between restraint and prophylaxis
is that restraint is (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures while prophylaxis is (medicine) prevention of, or protective treatment for disease.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.