Antonyms for re striction


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-strik-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈstrɪk ʃən


Definition of re striction

Origin :
  • early 15c., "that which restricts," from Middle French restriction (14c.) and directly from Late Latin restrictionem (nominative restrictio) "limitation," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin restringere "restrict, bind fast, restrain," from re- "back" (see re-) + stringere "draw tight" (see strain (v.)). Meaning "act of restricting" is from 1620s.
  • As in limit : noun greatest extent
  • As in limitation : noun restraint, disadvantage
  • As in obstacle : noun impediment, barrier
  • As in parameter : noun limit
  • As in prohibition : noun ban, forbiddance
  • As in provision/proviso : noun stipulation, condition of agreement
  • As in rein : noun restraint, control
  • As in reservation : noun condition, stipulation
  • As in reservation : noun the act of holding something, or thing held for future use
  • As in restraint : noun self-control
  • As in restraint : noun limitation; something that holds
  • As in restriction : noun limit
  • As in ban : noun official forbiddance
  • As in barrier : noun obstruction to goal
  • As in stipulation : noun condition of agreement
  • As in taboo : noun something not allowed, permitted
  • As in wall : noun obstruction, divider
  • As in blockade : noun barrier
  • As in narrowness : noun a physical restriction
  • As in proviso : noun stipulation
  • As in censorship : noun forbiddance; ban
  • As in clampdown : noun suppression
  • As in disallowance : noun forbiddance
  • As in forbiddance : noun refusal
  • As in immobilization : noun tie-up
  • As in interdiction : noun forbiddance
  • As in proscription : noun forbiddance
  • As in compass : noun boundary, periphery
  • As in constriction : noun blockage
  • As in control : noun command, mastery
  • As in cramp : noun muscle spasm
  • As in curb : noun restraining device; check
  • As in diet : noun abstinence from food
  • As in handicap : noun disadvantage
  • As in hindrance : noun obstruction, difficulty
  • As in impediment : noun obstruction, hindrance

Synonyms for re striction

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