Synonyms for limitation

noun

1. 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.

2. 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*.

3. 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*.