stricture

stric·ture

noun \ˈstrik-chər\

Definition of STRICTURE

1

a : an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage; also : the narrowed part b : a constriction of the breath passage in the production of a speech sound

2

: something that closely restrains or limits : restriction <moral strictures>

3

: an adverse criticism : censure

Examples of STRICTURE

1. <the church's strictures on the morals and mores of contemporary society>
2. <the new zoning strictures effectively make further development along the riverfront commercially unviable>

Origin of STRICTURE

Middle English, from Late Latin strictura, from Latin strictus, past participle

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to STRICTURE

Synonyms: commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, riot act, censure

Antonyms: citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)

Related Words: admonishment, admonition, castigation, chastisement, damnation, punishment, remonstrance; business, devil, dressing-down, lash, lecture, lesson, rap, scolding, talking-to, tongue-lashing; belittlement, criticism, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, pan

Near Antonyms: acclamation, honor, tribute; encomium, eulogy, panegyric, plaudit(s), praise; approval, blessing, sanction

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