Synonyms of restrictions

restrictions

noun

plural of restriction

1

as in constraints

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freedoms
• latitudes

2

as in limitations

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

• limitations
• constraints
• restraints
• confinements
• reins
• stints
• segregations
• circumscriptions
• isolations
• containments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of restrictions

Crews can practice firing procedures repeatedly while working within range restrictions that limit where live rockets can fly. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Those restrictions formally sunset in 2022, but so far only Sony has done a major deal for cinemas, acquiring all 35 Alamo Drafthouse locations in 2024. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Meta agreed to limit teen accounts to only one hour a day if other platforms bring in similar time restrictions. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026

France devalued its currency in 1927, the United Kingdom abandoned the gold standard in 1931, and the same year Germany imposed import restrictions and rationed access to foreign currency. — Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

Following that crash, the FAA implemented permanent restrictions on helicopter operations around the airport. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Chinese cars are effectively banned in the United States through steep tariffs and regulatory restrictions, but that doesn’t apply to everything China touches in the auto industry. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

The Justice Department is likely to appeal the decision, and the challenge to the new restrictions for mail voting could land before the Supreme Court. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

The influencer is the oldest participant of the competition, which lifted age restrictions in 2023 (the cap used to be 28). — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026