Definition of restrict

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  • restrict is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • restrict is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • restrict is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of restrict

  • place under restrictions; limit access to by law (verb)

    Examples

    1. that area is restricted to security personnel only

    Synonyms

    1. control
  • place limits on (extent or amount or access) (verb)

    Examples

    1. restrict the use of this parking lot

    Synonyms

    1. bound
    2. confine
    3. limit
    4. throttle
    5. trammel
  • place restrictions on (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. curb
    2. curtail
    3. cut back
  • prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed (verb)

See definition of restrict in Merriam Webster