Straint vs Restraint - What's the difference?
straint | restraint |
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
* November 2 2014 , Daniel Taylor, "
As nouns the difference between straint and restraint
is that straint is (obsolete) overexertion; excessive tension; strain while restraint is (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.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.