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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Their task is complicated because New Mexico restricts disposal, so most of the Permian’s wastewater is injected in Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shooting seasons also restrict when some types of deer can be hunted, and there are strict rules around the type of rifles and ammunition that can be used to hunt them.

From BBC

Voters in Tacoma, Wash., sought to help renters a few years go by passing a ballot initiative that restricted tenant evictions.

From The Wall Street Journal

This does not mean we think consciousness is somehow restricted to carbon-based life.

From Science Daily

Several rail routes will be restricted or closed over the Christmas period for maintenance.

From BBC

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