Restrict Synonyms and Antonyms

rĭ-strĭkt
To restrain
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. curb
  2. check
  3. qualify
  4. bind
Antonyms:
  1. derestrict
To hold within limits
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. limit
  2. confine
  3. circumscribe
  4. delimit
  5. contract
  6. bound
  7. curb
  8. restrain
  9. curtail
  10. contain
  11. assign
  12. shorten
  13. narrow
  14. decrease
  15. enclose
  16. bar
  17. keep in bounds
  18. bind
  19. demarcate
  20. define
  21. encircle
  22. surround
  23. construct
  24. shut in
  25. hem-in
  26. cramp
  27. box-in
  28. diminish
  29. reduce
  30. delimitate
  31. moderate
  32. discipline
  33. modify
  34. fetter
  35. temper
  36. regulate
  37. trammel
  38. gag
  39. qualify
  40. hamper
  41. set limits
  42. hinder
  43. prohibit
  44. hobble
  45. pin-down
  46. impede
  47. pinion
  48. prevent
  49. ration
  50. repress
  51. straitjacket
  52. tether
  53. tie
  54. cut back
  55. throttle
Antonyms:
  1. expand
  2. increase
  3. extend
  4. let-go
  5. expand. See syn. study at limit.limit
  6. enlarge
  7. release
  8. free
To prevent or prohibit beyond a certain limit or by restriction:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. limit

Words Related to Restrict

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Restrict Sentence Examples

  • He wasn't trying to restrict her activities.

  • I just hate to see you restrict yourself because that's the way your parents lived.

  • It's imperative to restrict everything that makes his stomach upset.

  • How can you forbid or restrict its use in any way?

  • Is there some way to restrict the man from seeing Alex unless I'm here?

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