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Wariness vs Restraint - What's the difference?

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Wariness is a related term of restraint.


As nouns the difference between wariness and restraint

is that wariness is vigilance or the condition of being alert while restraint is (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures.

wariness

English

Noun

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  • vigilance or the condition of being alert
  • precautionary forethought to avoid harm or risk
  • Synonyms

    * See also

    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.