Astrictions can be defined as restrictions or limitations on one's actions or behaviors. Some synonyms for this word include constraints, restraints, limitations, boundaries, inhibitions, and confinements. Constraints suggest a sense of imposition, while restraints typically imply the use of force or physical restraint. Limitations are more general and can refer to any type of limitation, whether self-imposed or externally imposed. Boundaries refer to limits that are set or defined, while inhibitions are self-imposed limitations that limit one's ability to take risks or take advantage of opportunities. Confinements suggest being physically imprisoned or confined to a small space.