RESTRICTIONS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word restrictions. (close relations)
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| bounds | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something | ||||||
| confines | nounn | |||||
noun • a bounded scope | ||||||
| barriers | nounn | |||||
noun • a structure or object that impedes free movement • any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective • anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access | ||||||
| boundaries | nounn | |||||
noun • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • a line determining the limits of an area • the greatest possible degree of something | ||||||
| constraints | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being physically constrained • a device that retards something's motion • the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others | ||||||
| controls | 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 | ||||||
| curbs | verb, nounv, n | |||||
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 | ||||||
| limitations | nounn | |||||
noun • a principle that limits the extent of something • the quality of being limited or restricted • the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed • (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought • an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) | ||||||
| prohibitions | nounn | |||||
noun • a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages • a decree that prohibits something • the period from 1920 to 1933 when the sale of alcoholic beverages was prohibited in the United States by a constitutional amendment • refusal to approve or assent to • the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof) | ||||||
| regulations | nounn | |||||
noun • an authoritative command • a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior • the state of being controlled or governed • (embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered • the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular • the act of controlling or directing according to rule adjective satellite • prescribed by or according to regulation | ||||||
| restraints | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of controlling by restraining someone or something • discipline in personal and social activities • the state of being physically constrained • a rule or condition that limits freedom • lack of ornamentation • a device that retards something's motion | ||||||
| limitation | nounn | |||||
noun • a principle that limits the extent of something • the quality of being limited or restricted • the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed • (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought • an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) | ||||||
| confinement | nounn | |||||
noun • concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child • the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them • the state of being confined • the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary) | ||||||
