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RESTRICT Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word restrict. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word restrict. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RESTRICT

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curb
verbv
noun

• an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

• a stock exchange in New York, previously known as the New York Curb Exchange

• a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

verb

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• keep to the curb

• place restrictions on

limit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the greatest possible degree of something

• final or latest limiting point

• as far as something can go

• the boundary of a specific area

• the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity

• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

verb

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• restrict or confine within limits

• decide upon or fix definitely

circumscribe
verbv
verb

• draw a line around

• restrict or confine within limits

• to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect

confine
verbv
verb

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• prevent from leaving or from being removed

• close in

• deprive of freedom; take into confinement

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

control
verb, nounv, n
noun

• power to direct or determine

• a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

• (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

• a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

• the activity of managing or exerting control over something

• the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

• discipline in personal and social activities

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

• a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

• the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

verb

• exercise authoritative control or power over

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• handle and cause to function

• maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

• check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

• place under restrictions; limit access to by law

• verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

restrain
verbv
verb

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

• prevent (someone or something) from doing something

• prevent the action or expression of

block
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

• a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings

• a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

• a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit

• housing in a large building that is divided into separate units

• (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted

• an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension

• a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

• a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine

• an obstruction in a pipe or tube

• a platform from which an auctioneer sells

• the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

verb

• render unsuitable for passage

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• stop from happening or developing

• interfere with or prevent the reception of signals

• run on a block system

• interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia

• shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

• stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block

• obstruct

• block passage through

• support, secure, or raise with a block

• impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

• be unable to remember

• shape by using a block

• shape into a block or blocks

• prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

check
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a written order directing a bank to pay money

• an appraisal of the state of affairs

• the bill in a restaurant

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

• the act of inspecting or verifying

• a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

• a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

• obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

• (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

verb

• examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

• make an examination or investigation

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

• put a check mark on or near or next to

• slow the growth or development of

• be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• consign for shipment on a vehicle

• hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

• abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

• stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

• mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

• decline to initiate betting

• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

• place into check

• write out a check on a bank account

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

• verify by consulting a source or authority

• arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

• make cracks or chinks in

• become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

constrain
verbv
verb

• compel to behave in a certain way

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• severely restrict in scope or extent

inhibit
verbv
verb

• prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something

• limit, block, or decrease the action or function of

• consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

• make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally

hold back
verbv
verb

• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

• refrain from doing

• wait before acting

• secure and keep for possible future use or application

• hold back; keep from being perceived by others

• prevent the action or expression of

bound
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• confined by bonds

• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

noun

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• the greatest possible degree of something

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

• covered or wrapped with a bandage

• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

• bound by an oath

• bound by contract

• confined in the bowels

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• spring back; spring away from an impact

coerce
verbv
verb

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

curtail
verbv
verb

• place restrictions on

• terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent

repress
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of

• suppress in order to conceal or hide

• put out of one's consciousness

• block the action of

throttle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine

• a pedal that controls the throttle valve

verb

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air

• reduce the air supply

trammel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh

• an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace

• a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

verb

• catch in or as if in a trap

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

cut back
verbv
verb

• return in time

• cut down on; make a reduction in

• cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

• place restrictions on

Best Hypernyms For RESTRICT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for restrict, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
circumscribe curb curtail keep limit prevent
Phrases (2)
confine tocut back

Alternatives for CURB

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