The difference between Restrain and Withstrain

When used as verbs, restrain means to control or keep in check, whereas withstrain means to restrain.


check bellow for the other definitions of Restrain and Withstrain

  1. Restrain as a verb (transitive):

    To control or keep in check.

  2. Restrain as a verb (transitive):

    To deprive of liberty.

  3. Restrain as a verb (transitive):

    To restrict or limit.

  1. Withstrain as a verb (archaic, transitive):

    To restrain.

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