stun |
restrain |
In lang=en terms the difference between stun and restrain
is that
stun is to shock or surprise while
restrain is to restrict or limit.
As verbs the difference between stun and restrain
is that
stun is to incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness while
restrain is to control or keep in check.
As a noun stun
is the condition of being stunned.
restrain |
jocular |
As a verb restrain
is to control or keep in check.
As an adjective jocular is
(formal) humorous]], amusing or [[joke|joking.
restrain |
smother |
Related terms |
Restrain is a related term of smother.
In lang=en terms the difference between restrain and smother
is that
restrain is to restrict or limit while
smother is figuratively: to perish, grow feeble, or decline, by suppression or concealment; be stifled; be suppressed or concealed.
As verbs the difference between restrain and smother
is that
restrain is to control or keep in check while
smother is to suffocate; stifle; obstruct, more or less completely, the respiration of.
As a noun smother is
that which smothers or appears to smother,
particularly .
restrain |
conceal |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between restrain and conceal
is that
restrain is To restrict or limit while
conceal is to hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.
accommodate |
restrain |
In lang=en terms the difference between accommodate and restrain
is that
accommodate is to contain comfortably; to have space for while
restrain is to restrict or limit.
As verbs the difference between accommodate and restrain
is that
accommodate is (transitive|often|reflexive) to render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt; to conform; as, to
accommodate ourselves to circumstances while
restrain is to control or keep in check.
As an adjective accommodate
is (
label) suitable; fit; adapted; as, means
accommodate to end.
restrain |
rebuff |
Related terms |
Restrain is a related term of rebuff.
As verbs the difference between restrain and rebuff
is that
restrain is to control or keep in check while
rebuff is to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.
As a noun rebuff is
a sudden resistance or refusal.
restrain |
rebuke |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between restrain and rebuke
is that
restrain is To control or keep in check while
rebuke is to criticise harshly; to reprove.
As a noun rebuke is
a harsh criticism.
restrain |
reprove |
Related terms |
Restrain is a related term of reprove.
In lang=en terms the difference between restrain and reprove
is that
restrain is to restrict or limit while
reprove is to prevent, avoid, deny or suppress (a feeling, behaviour, action etc).
As verbs the difference between restrain and reprove
is that
restrain is to control or keep in check while
reprove is to express disapproval.
restrain |
sustain |
Related terms |
Restrain is a related term of sustain.
In lang=en terms the difference between restrain and sustain
is that
restrain is to restrict or limit while
sustain is to confirm, prove, or corroborate.
As verbs the difference between restrain and sustain
is that
restrain is to control or keep in check while
sustain is to maintain, or keep in existence.
As a noun sustain is
(music) a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.
restrain |
oblige |
Related terms |
Restrain is a related term of oblige.
As verbs the difference between restrain and oblige
is that
restrain is to control or keep in check while
oblige is .
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