Definitions
- Referring to the act of voluntarily refraining from participating in a decision or vote. - Talking about the act of avoiding or not indulging in something, such as food or drink. - Describing the act of holding back or restraining oneself from doing something.
- Referring to the act of controlling or limiting oneself or others from doing something. - Talking about the act of holding back or restraining oneself from expressing emotions or feelings. - Describing the act of limiting or restricting something, such as spending or behavior.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the act of holding back or limiting oneself or others.
- 2Both can be used to describe the act of controlling oneself or others from doing something.
- 3Both can be used to describe the act of limiting or restricting something.
- 4Both can be used to describe the act of avoiding or refraining from something.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Abstention is typically used in the context of decision-making or voting, while restraint can be used in a broader range of contexts.
- 2Focus: Abstention emphasizes the act of refraining from participation or indulgence, while restraint emphasizes the act of control or limitation.
- 3Emotion: Restraint often involves the act of controlling or suppressing emotions, while abstention does not necessarily involve emotions.
- 4Connotation: Abstention can have a neutral or positive connotation, while restraint can have a negative connotation, implying a lack of freedom or spontaneity.
- 5Usage: Abstention is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as politics or law, while restraint can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Abstention and restraint are synonyms that both involve the act of holding back or limiting oneself or others. However, abstention is typically used in the context of decision-making or voting, emphasizing the act of refraining from participation or indulgence. On the other hand, restraint can be used in a broader range of contexts, emphasizing the act of control or limitation, often involving the suppression of emotions.
