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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On Monday, China's cabinet unveiled new rules due to enter force in July, aimed at curbing outbound investment and deals with foreign entities which might transfer restricted technology, services and data overseas without authorisation.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Clients are frustrated when their account is restricted or don’t understand the specifics of the rule.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

None of that has stopped traders in the U.S. and other restricted regions from using virtual private networks to access the platform.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Grandy said the FBI is authorized to use a variety of technologies to detect whether a drone is violating restricted airspace.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

A voice came into Tally’s head: “Warning, restricted area.”The wind was turning cold as the sun dropped.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

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