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Another word for restriction

Choosing another word for restriction depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal or official rule that controls what people can do or how something may be used.

Usage Example

"The city council placed a temporary limitation on outdoor water usage during the summer drought."

Strongest
limitation
constraint
restraint
Strong
curb
limit
control
check
stipulation
regulation

• noun (Context 2)

The act of limiting, confining, or keeping something within certain bounds, or the state of being limited.

Usage Example

"The curtailment of heavy traffic in the historic district has significantly reduced noise and air pollution."

Strongest
curtailment
Strong
reduction
confinement
containment
constriction
suppression

Opposites of restriction

The opposite of restriction shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

freedom
expansion
liberty
permission
extension
liberation
release
latitude
See all opposites of restriction

• Nearby Words

restrict
restricted
restrictedly
restriction
restrictive
restrictively
restrictiveness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Restriction. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/restriction
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