Verbs:
* Limit: "The government limited the amount of sugar that can be imported."
* Restrict: "The new law restricts the use of fireworks."
* Confine: "He was confined to his room."
* Control: "The parents control their child's access to the internet."
* Curtail: "The company curtailed its spending."
* Constrain: "The laws constrain our freedom."
* Suppress: "The government suppressed the protests."
* Censor: "The book was censored for its offensive content."
* Obstruct: "The protesters obstructed traffic."
Phrases:
* Place limits on: "The school placed limits on the use of cell phones."
* Impose restrictions on: "The city imposed restrictions on parking."
* Put constraints on: "The budget put constraints on our plans."
* Tighten the screws on: "The government tightened the screws on immigration."
* Crack down on: "The police cracked down on illegal gambling."
The best verb or phrase to use depends on the specific context and what you want to emphasize.