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Restrain vs Discontinue - What's the difference?

restrain | discontinue | Related terms |

Restrain is a related term of discontinue.


As verbs the difference between restrain and discontinue

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while discontinue is to interrupt the continuance of; to put an end to, especially as regards commercial productions; to stop producing, making, or supplying something.

Restrain vs Overthrow - What's the difference?

restrain | overthrow | Related terms |

Restrain is a related term of overthrow.


In lang=en terms the difference between restrain and overthrow

is that restrain is   to restrict or limit while overthrow is to bring about the downfall of (a government, etc), especially by force.

As verbs the difference between restrain and overthrow

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while overthrow is to throw down to the ground, to overturn or overthrow can be (intransitive) to throw (something) so that it goes too far.

As a noun overthrow is

a removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force or overthrow can be (sports) a throw that goes too far.

Crush vs Restrain - What's the difference?

crush | restrain | Related terms |

Crush is a related term of restrain.


In lang=en terms the difference between crush and restrain

is that crush is to be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller compass, by external weight or force while restrain is   to restrict or limit.

As verbs the difference between crush and restrain

is that crush is to press or bruise between two hard bodies; to squeeze, so as to destroy the natural shape or integrity of the parts, or to force together into a mass while restrain is   to control or keep in check.

As a noun crush

is a violent collision or compression; a crash; destruction; ruin.

Restrain vs Counteract - What's the difference?

restrain | counteract | Related terms |

Restrain is a related term of counteract.


As verbs the difference between restrain and counteract

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while counteract is to act in opposition to; thwart; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice.

Resilient vs Restrain - What's the difference?

resilient | restrain |


As verbs the difference between resilient and restrain

is that resilient is while restrain is   to control or keep in check.

Confront vs Restrain - What's the difference?

confront | restrain |


In lang=en terms the difference between confront and restrain

is that confront is to put a thing facing to; to set in contrast to while restrain is   to restrict or limit.

As verbs the difference between confront and restrain

is that confront is to stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with; to oppose; to challenge while restrain is   to control or keep in check.

Restrain vs Restraining - What's the difference?

restrain | restraining |


As verbs the difference between restrain and restraining

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while restraining is .

As a noun restraining is

the act by which someone or something is restrained.

Restrain vs Reserved - What's the difference?

restrain | reserved |


As verbs the difference between restrain and reserved

is that restrain is   to control or keep in check while reserved is (reserve).

As an adjective reserved is

(comparable) slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

Restrain vs X - What's the difference?

restrain | x |


As a verb restrain

is   to control or keep in check.

As a letter x is

the twenty-fourth letter of the.

As a symbol x is

voiceless velar fricative.

Restrain vs Force - What's the difference?

restrain | force |


As a verb restrain

is   to control or keep in check.

As a noun force is

force.

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