Synonyms of limiting

limiting

verb

present participle of limit

1

as in restricting

to set bounds or an upper limit for

limit the note to a few words

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restricting
• tightening
• confining
• capping
• blocking
• holding down
• hindering
• impeding
• circumscribing
• narrowing
• suppressing
• hampering
• obstructing
• modifying
• lessening
• barring
• contracting
• squeezing
• constricting
• pinching
• numbering
• qualifying
• repressing
• quelling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exceeding
• expanding
• broadening
• widening
• overextending
• overreaching

2

as in defining

to mark the limits of

adjectives limit the meanings of nouns

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defining
• describing
• bounding
• delimiting
• marking (off)
• circumscribing
• demarcating
• governing
• controlling
• terminating
• demarking
• determining
• delineating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of limiting

That was the lone shot on target generated in the first half, with both teams limiting opportunities in the final third in a physical and chippy opening 45 minutes. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Stopping him remains the key to limiting Argentina, but doing that is easier said than done. — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Missiles and launch vehicles can remain concealed until they are needed, limiting the time during which they are exposed to satellites, aircraft, and drones. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

But domestic spending and investment have lagged, limiting the boost from China’s export manufacturing. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

Debit cards that earn rewards were effectively obsolete thanks to a 2011 federal amendment limiting interchange fees. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 July 2026

These books, particularly when the same few are repeatedly used in schools, run the risk of limiting children’s understanding of Black people’s lives. — Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

The American Heart Association also recommends limiting alcohol, which is tied to higher risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease and breast cancer. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Indeed, maintaining a regular sleep schedule, exercising often, avoiding sleep deprivation and limiting alcohol consumption can all help support treatment. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026