Synonyms of restriction

restriction

noun

ri-ˈstrik-shən 

1

as in limitation

something that limits one's freedom of action or choice

the logging company decided to relocate to another state where there would be fewer restrictions on its operations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limitation
• constraint
• restraint
• condition
• prohibition
• curb
• exception
• stricture
• ban
• circumscription
• check
• stipulation
• fetter
• proviso
• qualification
• strings
• reservation
• proscription

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freedom
• latitude

2

as in constraint

the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries

the restriction of surfing to the southern end of the beach rankled some surfers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limitation
• constraint
• confinement
• circumscription
• restraint
• isolation
• stint
• segregation
• rein
• containment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of restriction

The restrictions do not fully explain Chinese developers’ embrace of open weights, but Chan says limited compute makes the strategy more attractive. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 23 July 2026

Nvidia's most advanced AI chips are under export restrictions to China, though some less capable semiconductors are allowed to be shipped to the country. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Shares subject to a post-IPO lockup usually cannot be used as collateral until the restrictions lapse. — Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Others argue that the current Biden-era restrictions are pushing consumers toward unregulated overseas suppliers, increasing safety risks. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 July 2026