restricted

[ri-strik-tid] / rɪˈstrɪk tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

limited

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barred blocked closed confined controlled defined deprived prescribed reduced restrained secured shortened tethered

STRONG

bound bounded bridled chained checked clogged cramped curbed decreased deterred diminished encircled fastened fettered foiled frustrated governed hampered hitched impeded inhibited manacled moderated modified narrowed obstructed prevented repressed stayed stopped suppressed surrounded tempered

WEAK

held-back reined in small

Antonyms

STRONG

free unbounded

Example Sentences

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Anthropic found that the model engaged in a behavior called “alignment faking” — deliberately disguising its true reasoning and dangerous capabilities to avoid being restricted by people.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

“It has had a psychological impact on my life; it has restricted me, and I can’t move freely if I have to travel to India,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Virginia had previously restricted the ability of government workers to unionize and collectively bargain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Under the changes, users who do not complete an age check will be restricted to children's content and barred from communication on the platform.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“My dad got mad at me and restricted me for three days. So I couldn’t go before anyway.”

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

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