restrict

[ri-strikt] / rɪˈstrɪkt /

VERB

confine, limit situation or ability to participate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curb decrease define diminish hamper impede inhibit limit narrow reduce regulate restrain shorten

STRONG

bind bound chain check circumscribe constrict contain contract cramp delimit delimitate demarcate encircle enclose inclose moderate modify qualify shrink surround temper tether tie

WEAK

bottle up come down on cool down demark hang up hem in hold back hold down keep within bounds keep within limits pin down prelimit put away put on ice send up shut in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid allow assist develop encourage enlarge expand extend free grow help increase lengthen raise

STRONG

let go liberate loose loosen open permit release stretch unbind unfasten unloose untie

Example Sentences

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"I had a blood clot that was restricting blood and oxygen getting to my brain," he told the newspaper.

From BBC

Venezuelan oil, previously restricted by sanctions, now sells at market prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

The condition was said to restrict his ability to frequently change locations.

From Los Angeles Times

And earlier this month, the department issued a final rule saying eligibility is now restricted to holders of certain visas that require enhanced vetting.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under California law, police agencies are required to adopt detailed usage and privacy policies governing license plate data, restrict access to authorized purposes, and regularly audit searches to prevent misuse.

From Los Angeles Times

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