Execution and Restraint

Execution

Execution noun - The doing of an action.

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Restraint and execution are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Restraint" instead a noun "Execution".

Restraint noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

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Execution and restraint are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Execution" instead a noun "Restraint".

good	good execution	good restraint
certain	certain execution	certain restraint
proper	proper execution	proper restraint
precise	precise execution	precise restraint
Other adjectives: military, last.

Used for execution and prisoner restraint (in large quantities) or for pacifying criminals (usually one is enough).

Source: Explosive Leash
Believe it or not, Superman had quite a few moments like this in The Golden Age of Comic Books, using a LOT less restraint against criminals, and generally lording it over the Muggles, as in the very first issue where he broke into the governor's mansion to stop an execution...

Source: Smug Super

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