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Restraint vs Suppressant - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between restraint and suppressant

is that restraint is something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures while suppressant is a substance that suppresses.

restraint

Noun

  • (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
  • Make sure all the restraints are tight.
  • (uncountable) control or caution; reserve
  • Try to exercise restraint when talking to your boss.
  • * November 2 2014 , Daniel Taylor, " 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.

    suppressant

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A substance that suppresses.