Constrain vs. Restrain

Constrain vs. Restrain — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Constrain and Restrain

Constrainverb

(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.

Restrainverb

(transitive) To control or keep in check.

Constrainverb

(transitive) To keep within close bounds; to confine.

Restrainverb

(transitive) To deprive of liberty.

Constrainverb

(transitive) To reduce a result in response to limited resources.

Restrainverb

(transitive) To restrict or limit.

He was restrained by the straight jacket.
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Constrainverb

hold back

Restrainverb

keep under control; keep in check;

suppress a smileKeep your temperkeep your cool

Constrainverb

restrict;

Tighten the rulesstiffen the regulations

Restrainverb

place limits on (extent or access);

restrict the use of this parking lotlimit the time you can spend with your friends

Restrainverb

to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement;

This holds the local until the express passengers change trainsAbout a dozen animals were held inside the stockadeThe illegal immigrants were held at a detention centerThe terrorists held the journalists for ransom

Restrainverb

hold back

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Restrainverb

to compel or deter by or as if by threats