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

Fibr also does not track the country or storefront from which a listing was collected, limiting comparisons between regional assortments. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

All of this is best done behind the scenes, denying jihadis easy propaganda victories and limiting the cost to the United States. — Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026

Dropping Geno Stone for Bryan Cook at safety will do wonders for limiting explosive plays. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

The Comfort Cub was created after Johnson’s baby son, George, died on April 11, 1999, the same day he was born, following a diagnosis of a life-limiting disease. — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026

But this double lonely-hearts scenario is too sodden and limiting. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Both defenses controlled much of the first half, limiting scoring opportunities and delivering key stops in critical moments. — Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

The aircraft’s multi-role design also gives commanders greater flexibility in employing it for different missions rather than limiting it to the traditional air-superiority role associated with earlier Eagle variants. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, getting plenty of sleep and eating a protein-rich diet will also keep your skin healthy. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026