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

The employees weren’t wearing hair restraints, some dry foods weren’t labeled and there was a flea infestation underneath the mop sink. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026

The two children did not have safety restraints at the time of the crash, the crash log said. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026

The ride still started, and Mercer’s son then realized the safety restraints were not properly secured, according to the complaint. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Exchanges would also need to implement new trading restraints. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The video quickly sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many viewers expressing relief that the ride's safety restraints appeared to do their job despite the frightening ordeal. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Minnesota officials, immigration lawyers and others alleged the conditions within the building were deplorable, citing a surfeit of beds and bathroom facilities, leg restraints for detainees and barriers to accessing legal aid. — Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

Compensation systems, transfer windows and roster rules would become terms of an agreement rather than unilateral restraints. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Jean overpowers their restraints and creates a gigantic psychic bubble that freezes in place nearly everyone in New York City. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026