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restraint

Stuck vs Restraint - What's the difference?

stuck | restraint |


As nouns the difference between stuck and restraint

is that stuck is a thrust while restraint is something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.

As a verb stuck

is past tense of stick (which in the past was sticked.

As an adjective stuck

is trapped and unable to move.

Enjoy vs Restraint - What's the difference?

enjoy | restraint |


As a verb enjoy

is to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.

As a noun restraint is

(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.

Forbear vs Restraint - What's the difference?

forbear | restraint |


As nouns the difference between forbear and restraint

is that forbear is while restraint is (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.

As a verb forbear

is to keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from; to give up.

Ambition vs Restraint - What's the difference?

ambition | restraint |


In countable terms the difference between ambition and restraint

is that ambition is an object of an ardent desire while restraint is something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.

In uncountable terms the difference between ambition and restraint

is that ambition is a personal quality similar to motivation, not necessarily tied to a single goal while restraint is control or caution; reserve.

As nouns the difference between ambition and restraint

is that ambition is eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or literary fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people while restraint is something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.

As a verb ambition

is to seek after ambitiously or eagerly; to covet.

Restraint vs Strain - What's the difference?

restraint | strain |


As nouns the difference between restraint and strain

is that restraint is something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures while strain is treasure.

As a verb strain is

to hold tightly, to clasp.

Licentious vs Restraint - What's the difference?

licentious | restraint |


As an adjective licentious

is lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct.

As a noun restraint is

(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.

Poise vs Restraint - What's the difference?

poise | restraint |


As nouns the difference between poise and restraint

is that poise is weight; an amount of weight, the amount something weighs while restraint is something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.

As a verb poise

is to hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.

Restraint vs Containment - What's the difference?

restraint | containment |


In countable terms the difference between restraint and containment

is that restraint is something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures while containment is a physical system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive or other dangerous materials from a nuclear reactor or industrial plant.

In uncountable terms the difference between restraint and containment

is that restraint is control or caution; reserve while containment is the state of being contained.

Restraint vs Imperturbability - What's the difference?

restraint | imperturbability | Related terms |

Restraint is a related term of imperturbability.


As nouns the difference between restraint and imperturbability

is that restraint is (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures while imperturbability is a state of calm, unruffled self-assurance; aplomb, composure.

Regard vs Restraint - What's the difference?

regard | restraint | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between regard and restraint

is that regard is a steady look, a gaze while restraint is something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.

As a verb regard

is to set store by (something), to hold (someone) in esteem; to consider to have value, to respect.

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