Restrict and Withhold

Restrict

Restrict verb - To set bounds or an upper limit for.

Withhold and restrict are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Withhold" instead a verb "Restrict".

Withhold

Withhold verb - To be unwilling to grant.
Usage example: must withhold official approval until all the proper forms have been submitted

Restrict and withhold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Restrict" instead a verb "Withhold".

Nearby Word: withholding

Common collocations

sex restrict sex withhold sex
time restrict time withhold time
use restrict use withhold use
access restrict access withhold access
Other words: attacks, abilities, rituals.
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