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RESTRICT

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Restrict.

Restrict - as a verb

Place restrictions on

Example: "Curtail drinking in school"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curbcurtailcut back
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
circumscribeconfine tolimit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Place under restrictions; limit access to by law

Example: "This substance is controlled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
control
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curbcurtailcut backrestrict
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
derestrict

Prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed

Restrict - as an adjective

Restricted.

Example Sentences

"The school restricts the use of cellphones during class."
"The new law restricts smoking in public areas."
"The company restricts access to certain websites on its network."
"The diet restricts the consumption of sugar and carbohydrates."
"The contract restricts the employee from working for a competitor."
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Word Game Points

Is RESTRICT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, restrict is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RESTRICT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RESTRICT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, restrict is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESTRICT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is RESTRICT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, restrict is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESTRICT has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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