Restrict and Restrain

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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. In some cases you can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Restrict", when it comes to topics like control, obstruct, limit, hamper. popular alternative

Nearby Words: restraint, restriction, restrictive, restricting

Restrain

Restrain verb - Hold back.

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Restrict is a synonym for restrain in control topic. You can use "Restrict" instead a verb "Restrain", if it concerns topics such as hold back, obstruct, limit, hinder. popular alternative

Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining

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

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