restriction | Definition of restriction

Synonyms and Antonyms of restriction

1 something that limits one's freedom of action or choice

the logging company decided to relocate to another state where there would be fewer restrictions on its operations

Synonyms of restriction

check, circumscription, condition, constraint, curb, fetter, limitation, restraint, stricture

Words Related to restriction

exception, proviso, qualification, reservation, stipulation, strings

ban, prohibition, proscription

Near Antonyms of restriction

freedom, latitude

2 the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries

the restriction of surfing to the southern end of the beach rankled some surfers

Synonyms of restriction

circumscription, confinement, limitation, rein, stint

Words Related to restriction

constraint, restraint

containment, isolation, segregation