Synonyms for

Restricting

Verb / ri:ˈstrɪktɪŋ / Another word for restricting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To limit or control something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

constrictive trammel limit constraining limiting curb curtail restrain derestrict confine qualify bound throttle cutback confining restrict constrain limit regulate constrict curb restrain curtail inhibit cramp hamper hinder hamstring handicap impede restrictive tighten circumscribe bound fetter

Synonyms by register

Formal

limiting curtailing inhibiting constraining

Informal

holding back keeping down tying down

Literary

shackling manacling

Antonyms

freeing releasing allowing permitting unblocking unfettering liberating

Common collocations

  • restricting access
  • restricting movement
  • restricting trade
  • restricting growth
  • restricting supply
  • restricting speech
  • restricting the use

Word family

noun restriction
verb restrict
adjective restrictive
adverb restrictively

Usage note

Often used with 'to' or 'on' to indicate what is being limited. Be mindful of the negative connotation, as it implies a lack of freedom.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor is restricting my diet to help me lose weight.
  2. The company is restricting the number of employees who can work from home.
  3. The government is restricting travel to prevent the spread of the virus.
  4. The teacher is restricting the use of calculators during the test.
  5. The coach is restricting the players from eating junk food before the game.

Quotes

  • Life is about creating and living experiences that are worth sharing. - Steve Jobs
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates
  • To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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