RESTRICTIVE Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word restrictive. (exact relations)
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	binding				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • the capacity to attract and hold something • strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration • the act of applying a bandage • one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book adjective satellite • executed with proper legal authority
	blocking				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
	confining				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action • crowded
	constraining				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action
	constricting				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom
	controlling				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • able to control or determine policy
	curbing				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
	harsh				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles adjective satellite • unpleasantly stern • unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses • unkind or cruel or uncivil • severe • sharply disagreeable; rigorous
	hindering				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • preventing movement
	limiting				adjectiveadj
	noun • the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase adjective satellite • restricting the scope or freedom of action • strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase
	narrowing				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • an instance of becoming narrow • a decrease in width • the act of making something narrower adjective satellite • becoming gradually narrower • (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom
	regulating				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • the act of controlling or directing according to rule
	repressive				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • restrictive of action
	suppressive				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • tending to suppress
	circumscribing				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
	curtailing				verbv
	verb • place restrictions on • terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
	inhibiting				adjectiveadj
	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
	obstructing				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • block passage through • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
	prohibiting				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • command against
	restraining				verb, adjectivev, adj
	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

RESTRICTIVE Synonyms

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Alternatives for BINDING