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

One player the Jays no longer can move without restriction is right-hander José Berríos, who on Thursday gained full no-trade protection as a player with 10 years of major-league service, five consecutive with the same club. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 July 2026

As demand for computing power grows, so has opposition to the facilities, prompting some communities across the country to impose restrictions or temporary moratoriums on new development. — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Misinformation asserting that the deadly virus isn’t real and the restriction of traditional funerals to limit the outbreak’s spread have angered some residents and led to attacks on health facilities. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged to introduce EU-wide restrictions, while 10 EU countries are drafting their own social media bans, including Greece, Sweden, Portugal, and Spain. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 30 July 2026