Synonyms of restriction

restriction

noun

ri-ˈstrik-shən 

1

as in limitation

something that limits one's freedom of action or choice

the logging company decided to relocate to another state where there would be fewer restrictions on its operations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limitation
• constraint
• restraint
• condition
• prohibition
• curb
• exception
• stricture
• ban
• circumscription
• check
• stipulation
• fetter
• proviso
• qualification
• strings
• reservation
• proscription

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freedom
• latitude

2

as in constraint

the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries

the restriction of surfing to the southern end of the beach rankled some surfers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limitation
• constraint
• confinement
• circumscription
• restraint
• isolation
• stint
• segregation
• rein
• containment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of restriction

In a previous opinion, Vargas kept intact restrictions put in place by a separate federal judge that barred political appointees and special government appointees — such as Musk — from accessing the private data. —Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2025

Half were randomized to eating a Mediterranean diet with no restrictions on calories and no requirement to exercise. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025

The list reportedly includes Red, Orange and Yellow tiers, with varying levels of restrictions. —Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025

One of the owners, Avi Thakar, assured the board an age restriction wouldn’t hurt that store. —Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025