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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They restrict transactions that undermine the conditions necessary for freedom, even when those transactions could be described as voluntary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Like in other similar cases, in Callais, the court confronts allegations that state laws restrict voting rights.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The situation is so precarious that Prime Minister Koo Yun Cheol has suggested that, for the first time in 35 years, driving restrictions may be imposed on the public to restrict energy consumption.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The government also called on people to "ride bicycles, carpool, use public transport, and restrict personal vehicle use when unnecessary".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The smoke had become thicker and with each new blow it seemed to sear and further restrict my lungs.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

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