Synonyms for Restrictive
Top synonyms for “restrictive”: confining, constraining, constrictive, inhibitory, limiting, protective, regulative, regulatory, and 5 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)(of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports
- (adjective)serving to restrict“teenagers eager to escape restrictive home environments”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Antonyms — opposite of Restrictive
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "restrictive"?
Common synonyms for "restrictive" include confining, constraining, constrictive, inhibitory, limiting, protective. Our thesaurus lists 13 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "restrictive"?
Antonyms for "restrictive" include unrestrictive. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "restrictive" mean?
(of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports
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