Restrictive

usgb/rɪˈstrɪktɪv/
adjective

Limits things or makes them smaller in some way.

The government has implemented restrictive measures to control the spread of the disease.
Visual representation of "restrictive" - Limits things or makes them smaller in some way

Often appears as...

  • restrictive policy
  • restrictive measures
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Context Matters

The word 'restrictive' often signals negative implications in contexts like freedoms or rights.

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Many people protested the restrictive laws affecting internet usage.
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Intensity

'Restrictive' implies a strong level of limitation, more than just 'limiting'.

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His parents' restrictive curfew didn't allow him to go out after 7 PM.
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Opposite Suggestion

When you see 'restrictive', think about what's the opposite situation; this can reveal its impact.

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Without the restrictive guidelines, the event would have been chaotic.
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