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/rɪˈstrɪkt/
Example: “They restricted access.”
Synonyms: restrain, curb, curtail
Antonyms: derestrict
Adjective
Example: “The industry faces strict regulatory controls.”
Synonyms: controlling, governing
Antonyms: unregulated, free
Noun
Example: “Time is our biggest constraint.”
Synonyms: restriction, limitation
Antonyms: freedom, liberty
Example: “The school is known for the selectivity of its admissions process.”
Synonyms: discrimination, careful choice
Antonyms: openness, inclusiveness
Example: “Budget cuts left the project severely constrained.”
Synonyms: restricted, limited
Antonyms: free, unrestricted
Example: “The cost of treatment was prohibitive for many families.”
Synonyms: excessive, restrictive
Antonyms: affordable, permissive
Example: “Long periods of confinement can affect mental health.”
Synonyms: restriction, imprisonment
Antonyms: freedom, release
Example: “He felt unencumbered by deadlines after leaving the role.”
Synonyms: unburdened
Antonyms: burdened
Example: “He looked muscle-bound, but he tired quickly.”
Synonyms: buff
Antonyms: slender
Verb
Example: “I try to limit sugar.”
Synonyms: restrict
Antonyms: increase
Example: “I am free tomorrow.”
Synonyms: available
Antonyms: busy
Example: “Compliance rules constrained how we could store user data.”
Synonyms: restrain, encumber, tighten up
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