Definitions
- Referring to the act of holding back or controlling oneself from doing something. - Describing the use of physical force or a device to limit movement or behavior. - Talking about the quality of being moderate, self-controlled, or disciplined in one's actions or speech.
- Referring to a rule, law, or condition that limits or prohibits certain actions or behaviors. - Describing a limitation or obstacle that prevents someone from doing something. - Talking about the act of reducing or limiting something, such as access, resources, or opportunities.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve limiting or controlling something.
- 2Both can refer to physical or non-physical limitations.
- 3Both can be used in legal or formal contexts.
- 4Both can have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Type of limitation: Restraint refers to self-control or physical control, while restriction refers to external rules or conditions.
- 2Scope: Restriction is broader and can apply to a wider range of situations and contexts than restraint.
- 3Connotation: Restraint can have positive connotations of discipline and self-control, while restriction is often associated with limitations and obstacles.
- 4Usage: Restraint is more commonly used in personal or emotional contexts, while restriction is more commonly used in legal or formal contexts.
Remember this!
While restraint and restriction both involve limiting or controlling something, they differ in their type of limitation, scope, origin, connotation, and usage. Restraint refers to self-control or physical control, often from within oneself, and has positive connotations of discipline and self-control. Restriction, on the other hand, refers to external rules or conditions that limit or prohibit certain actions or behaviors and is often associated with limitations and obstacles.
