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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Refugees or illegal migrants crossing the river into Greece enter a heavily militarised restricted zone, dotted with watchtowers.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Among other sacrifices, it would have restricted their uranium enrichment to 1.5 percent purity.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Last week's protests grew from slow-moving convoys on motorways and restricted access to Dublin's busiest streets, to a part blockade of Ireland's only oil refinery and restricted access to at least two other fuel depots.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Fleet metrics show more than 130 million barrels across roughly 80 laden tankers as of Thursday, as access through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily restricted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But Ron’s tolerance was not to be tested much as they moved into June, for Harry and Ginny’s time together was becoming increasingly restricted.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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