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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More recent limits have followed, including restricting news photographers from briefings -- reportedly after Hegseth's staff objected to the way he looked in news photos.

From Barron's

Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping passage, threatens global food supply by restricting one-third of traded nitrogen fertilizer.

From Barron's

About one-quarter of U.S. adults have chronic pain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with 8.5% of Americans experiencing levels that restrict their ability to work or disrupt their daily lives.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mitchell joins the Chargers after the Ravens opted not to tender the restricted free agent.

From Los Angeles Times

But guidance published by trade body Ukie in 2023 said game companies must restrict players under 18 from purchasing loot boxes without parental consent.

From BBC

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