Restraint vs Retardant - What's the difference?
restraint | retardant | Related terms |
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
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(often, in combination) Serving to retard (slow down) the action of something
(often, in combination) Something that serves to retard (slow down) the action of something
Restraint is a related term of retardant.
As nouns the difference between restraint and retardant
is that restraint is (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures while retardant is (often|in combination) something that serves to retard (slow down) the action of something.As an adjective retardant is
(often|in combination) serving to retard (slow down) the action of something.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.