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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The government is restricted from revoking the status otherwise.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

Researchers said this could be down to the use of weight loss drugs as these age groups were more likely to be able afford them as access on the NHS is restricted.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Following its World War II defeat in 1945, Japan has maintained a pacifist stance, with its army restricted to defensive operations.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Several European countries have already restricted some uses of the herbicide.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

I got locks put on my windows and was restricted for a month.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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