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Definitions

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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Kendra was restricted from seeing her four children for a month, according to E!

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

According to reports in US media, the airman hid himself in a mountain crevice and restricted the use of his beacon - concerned the signal could be picked up by Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, shipping through Hormuz remains severely restricted, with persistent attacks continuing to disrupt the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

In the case of SpaceX, this flipping strategy may not be restricted to well-connected hedge funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The government ordered him to be held as a "restricted or isolated prisoner" to keep him separated from the other inmates.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.