restricting

re·strict  (r-strkt)

tr.v. re·strict·ed, re·strict·ing, re·stricts

To keep or confine within limits. See Synonyms at limit.

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[Latin restringere, restrict- : re-, re- + stringere, to draw tight; see streig- in Indo-European roots.]

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re·strictor, re·stricter n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

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restricting - restricting the scope or freedom of action confining, constraining, limiting, constrictive restrictive - serving to restrict; "teenagers eager to escape restrictive home environments"