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RESTRICTING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RESTRICTING?

Need another word that means the same as “restricting”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “restricting” in this overview.

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Restricting as an Adjective
Definitions of "Restricting" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Restricting" as an adjective (4 Words)
Associations of "Restricting" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Restricting” are: confining, constraining, constrictive, limiting

Restricting as an Adjective

Definitions of "Restricting" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “restricting” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

Restricting the scope or freedom of action.

Synonyms of "Restricting" as an adjective (4 Words)

confining	Restricting the scope or freedom of action.
constraining	Restricting the scope or freedom of action.
constrictive	Restricting the scope or freedom of action.
limiting	Strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase. A limiting* factor.*

Associations of "Restricting" (30 Words)

boundary	A limit of something abstract, especially a subject or sphere of activity. A county boundary.
circumscribe	Restrict or confine. Our actions are circumscribed by our biology personality and by the social and cultural context into which we are born.
confine	Restrict or confine. The narrow confines of political life.
conquer	Overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force. Conquer one s desires.
constrict	Become narrower. Her throat constricted.
curb	Keep to the curb. She promised she would curb* her temper.*
defeat	An instance of defeating or being defeated. It was a narrow defeat.
demarcate	Separate or distinguish from. Plots of land demarcated by barbed wire.
detain	Stop or halt. Customs officers may detain* goods for up to two days.*
limit	Place limits on extent or access. A 30 mph limit.
miser	A stingy hoarder of money and possessions often living miserably. A typical miser* he hid his money in the house in various places.*
oppress	Cause to suffer. A system which oppressed working people.
overcome	Overcome usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome. She was obviously overcome* with excitement.*
password	A string of characters that allows access to a computer system or service. Each user has a password* in order to log on to the network.*
periphery	A marginal or secondary position in, or aspect of, a group, subject, or sphere of activity. A shift in power from the centre to the periphery.
refrain	The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers. He refrained from hitting him back.
repress	Restrain, prevent, or inhibit (the expression or development of something. Isabel couldn t repress* a sharp cry of fear.*
restrain	To close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement. Amiss had to restrain* his impatience.*
scrimp	Be thrifty or parsimonious; economize. Scratch and scrimp.
skimp	Supply sparingly and with restricted quantities. She wore a yellow skimp.
stint	Smallest American sandpiper. Her stint* as a lifeguard exhausted her.*
subdue	Correct by punishment or discipline. Subdue one s appetites.
subjugate	Make someone or something subordinate to. The new ruler firmly subjugated the Church to the state.
sumptuary	Relating to or denoting laws that limit private expenditure on food and personal items. Sumptuary laws discouraging construction of large houses on small plots.
suppress	Partly or wholly eliminate (electrical interference). She could not suppress* a rising panic.*
suppression	The absence or non-development of a part or organ that is normally present. A suppression* of the newspaper.*
surmount	Get on top of; deal with successfully. The scarf surmounted the gown.
thrifty	Using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. The sheep are vigorous and thrifty.
transcend	Be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere. He doubts that he will ever transcend* Shakespeare.*
withhold	Refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another. My employer is withholding taxes.