Synonyms of restraints

restraints

noun

plural of restraint

as in constraints

something that limits one's freedom of action or choice

civil libertarians contend that the new laws place too many restraints on our constitutionally guaranteed rights

Synonyms & Similar Words

• constraints
• restrictions
• limitations
• conditions
• strictures
• curbs
• fetters
• prohibitions
• checks
• exceptions
• stipulations
• circumscriptions
• strings
• qualifications
• reservations
• bans
• provisos
• proscriptions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freedoms
• latitudes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of restraints

Abroad, Trump’s contempt for restraints on his power has been equally conspicuous. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026

But if Washington’s actions become untethered from these restraints, others will no longer defer to American prerogatives, and the world will become a more dangerous place. — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026

Your mind knows the ride ends in seconds and the restraints will hold. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

By blocking one of these immune checkpoints, the drug helps release restraints and make capture more likely. — Mike McRae 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026

Some passengers who rode Goliath earlier that day also reported concerns about its restraints. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Following the death in Georgia, non-Six Flags theme parks SeaWorld Orlando in Florida and La Ronde in Montreal, Canada, also temporarily closed one roller coaster apiece that use clamshell restraints. — Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

On Saturday, Six Flags said eight of those coasters remained closed and will have the seat belts or other restraints installed. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Six Flags will add seat belts to Goliath and other roller coasters with similar restraints following the death of a man who fell from the ride at Six Flags Over Georgia earlier this month. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026