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restricted

[ri-strik-tid] / rɪˈstrɪk tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
limited
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barred blocked closed confined controlled defined deprived prescribed reduced restrained secured shortened tethered
STRONG
bound bounded bridled chained checked clogged cramped curbed decreased deterred diminished encircled fastened fettered foiled frustrated governed hampered hitched impeded inhibited manacled moderated modified narrowed obstructed prevented repressed stayed stopped suppressed surrounded tempered
WEAK
held-back reined in small
Antonyms
STRONG
free unbounded

Example Sentences

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Kendra was restricted from seeing her four children for a month, according to E!

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

That has badly restricted exports from the Gulf region, and raised questions about whether oil can reach global markets even if OPEC+ members in the region manage to ramp up production.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Full inspections are where ETI inspectors directly observed teaching and learning in the classroom, but industrial action had restricted this.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Cliffwater, a private-credit firm, faces investor withdrawals and restricted redemptions from its largest fund, CCLFX.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The workers’ protective suits restricted their movement, and it was almost two hours before they reached the emergency response center.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.