Restrain and Restrict

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Restrain

Restrain verb - Hold back.

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Restrict is a synonym for restrain in control topic. In some cases you can use "Restrict" instead a verb "Restrain", when it comes to topics like hold back, obstruct, limit, hinder. popular alternative

Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining

Restrict

Restrict verb - Place limits on (extent or access).

Usage example: restrict the use of this parking lot

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Restrain is a synonym for restrict in confine topic. You can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Restrict", if it concerns topics such as control, obstruct, limit, hamper. popular alternative

Nearby Words: restraint, restriction, restrictive, restricting

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ability	restrain ability	restrict ability
power	restrain power	restrict power
actions	restrain actions	restrict actions
hulk	restrain hulk	restrict hulk
Other words: opponent, ways, powers.

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