adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of restrict form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Serving to restrict.

Adjective

1. 1
   restricting the scope or freedom of action wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

assuasiveconfiningconstrainingconstrainingconstrictivedefining

Example

More examples

"Health advocates have pushed for laws restricting work-place smoking."

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