Modify and Restrain

Modify

Modify verb - To limit the meaning of (as a noun).

Restrain is a synonym for modify in limit topic. In some cases you can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Modify", when it comes to topics like moderate, lessen, tone down.

Restrain

Restrain verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

Modify is a synonym for restrain. Sometimes you can use "Modify" instead a verb "Restrain".

Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining

Common collocations

character modify character restrain character
power modify power restrain power
system modify system restrain system
way modify way restrain way
Other words: powers.
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