Definitions

restrict

[ri-strikt] / rɪˈstrɪkt /

VERB

confine, limit situation or ability to participate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curb decrease define diminish hamper impede inhibit limit narrow reduce regulate restrain shorten

STRONG

bind bound chain check circumscribe constrict contain contract cramp delimit delimitate demarcate encircle enclose inclose moderate modify qualify shrink surround temper tether tie

WEAK

bottle up come down on cool down demark hang up hem in hold back hold down keep within bounds keep within limits pin down prelimit put away put on ice send up shut in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid allow assist develop encourage enlarge expand extend free grow help increase lengthen raise

STRONG

let go liberate loose loosen open permit release stretch unbind unfasten unloose untie

Example Sentences

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The potential U.S. action to stop sanctioned vessels from loading Iranian oil could further restrict Iran’s primary revenue source.

From Barron's

And Dame Rachel called for stronger regulation and enforcement of online sales of age-restricted products - suggesting the government should consider restricting children's access to some social media platforms.

From BBC

Another FAA notice restricted flights during the same period and for the same reason in an area along the Mexican border near Santa Teresa, N.M., roughly 20 miles west of El Paso.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some experts said the administration’s desire to restrict hiring of skilled foreign workers is a continuing concern for companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the option, one of several the White House has been debating to coerce Tehran to reach a deal restricting its nuclear program, faces many obstacles, some of the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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