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

SpaceX's initial public float represented only about 5% of its roughly 13 billion shares outstanding, leaving the vast majority of stock still subject to lockup restrictions, according to KeyBanc Capital Markets. — Yun Li, CNBC, 16 July 2026

But patient access has been stymied for years by high prices, insurance restrictions and limited prescribing by doctors. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 July 2026

During a showing of three 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 800-square-foot units, each selling for $535,000, Yidios told some prospective buyers about the lack of rental restrictions, repeating the same language de Borbon uses. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Meanwhile, Oceana plans to keep pushing for nationwide restrictions, Leavitt said. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 July 2026