The difference between Confine and Restrain
When used as verbs, confine means to restrict, whereas restrain means to control or keep in check.
Confine is also noun with the meaning: a boundary or limit.
check bellow for the other definitions of Confine and Restrain
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Confine as a verb (transitive):
To restrict; to keep within bounds; to shut or keep in a limited space or area.
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Confine as a verb:
To have a common boundary; to border; to lie contiguous; to touch; followed by on or with.
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Confine as a noun (mostly, in the plural):
A boundary or limit.
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Restrain as a verb (transitive):
To control or keep in check.
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Restrain as a verb (transitive):
To deprive of liberty.
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Restrain as a verb (transitive):
To restrict or limit.