Synonyms for limitation
noun
The act of limiting
restriction, obstruction, deprivation, hindrance, restraint, constraint, deterrence, control, determent, prohibition, repression, suppression, discouragement, interdiction, cutoff, interception, stoppage; see also arrest 2, interference 1, interruption, prevention.
Antonyms increase*, permission, toleration.
That which limits
condition, definition, qualification, reservation, control, curb, check, injunction, bar, obstruction, stricture, constraint, taboo, circumspection, inhibition, modification; see also arrest 1, barrier, boundary, impediment 1, refusal, restraint 2.
Antonyms freedom*, latitude, liberty*.
A shortcoming
inadequacy, insufficiency, deficiency, shortcoming, weakness, want, imperfection, weak spot, failing, fault, frailty, flaw, incompleteness; see also blemish, defect 2, lack 2.
Antonyms strength*, perfection*, ability*.
See limitation in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
noun
The act of limiting or condition of being limited:
circumscription, confinement, constraint, restraint, restriction. See limitedSomething that limits or restricts:
check, circumscription, constraint, cramp2, curb, inhibition, limit, restraint, restriction, stricture, trammel. See limitedThe greatest amount or number allowed:
ceiling, limit, maximum. See limited
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