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

Most farms in Canada accept animal culls as a grim but necessary measure to protect their industries from epidemic disease and trade restrictions. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Major uptown venues like Blumenthal Arts showcase big-budget national tours, but rental costs can be out of reach for community groups bound by ticket-pricing restrictions. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

The Sixth Circuit ruled against Ream in April, concluding that the home-distilling restriction could lawfully be used to support the collection of federal liquor taxes. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Senate Bill 960 and Assembly Bill 2694, now signed into law, aimed to ease that restriction and create a consistent framework for program approval. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026