restricts

VERB

confine, limit situation or ability to participate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curb decrease define diminish hamper impede inhibit 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

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restricts

In his view, the Fed may be adjusting its policy rate up toward a level that neither stimulates nor restricts economic growth.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

The Bass campaign’s decision came after The Times questioned whether the donations might run afoul of a city law that restricts campaign contributions by city contractors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

According to local media reports officials argue that this unfairly equates the recognised national military with a paramilitary force and restricts its ability to defend citizens against an insurgency.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

The law “unquestionably taxes activity outside of Maryland,” the court wrote, and violates the so-called dormant Commerce Clause, a doctrine that restricts states from passing laws that burden interstate commerce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

The “no hair” theorem is of great practical importance, because it so greatly restricts the possible types of black holes.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking