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

The court ruled late Monday in an emergency order that the restrictions would most likely lose in court, at least for this year's election. — Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

And thanks to another recent state law — the Live Local Act — developers would be able to sidestep local zoning regulations, allowing for a project that would smash height restrictions to tower above all surrounding buildings. — Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Republican leaders had released a new version of the bill on Sunday that included ethics restrictions focused on public officials profiting from crypto ventures. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Many times, to get abusive behavior to stop, victims must report violations of the restrictions outlined in their orders to the police. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Spain, Denmark and Sweden are among other EU countries pursuing age restrictions on social media use. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026

Solar moves onto water That land-saving approach is particularly relevant in parts of Ohio where utility-scale solar projects face restrictions. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

The restrictions are intended to limit the exemption to cars preserved for occasional use rather than everyday transportation. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

In the filing, the government characterized the states’ lawsuit as a secondary enforcement mechanism subject to certain restrictions that don’t apply to the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2026