STRICTURE Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

stricture

noun

ˈstrik-chər

Definition of stricture

as in condemnation

an often public or formal expression of disapproval the church's strictures on the morals and mores of contemporary society

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as in restriction

something that limits one's freedom of action or choice the new zoning strictures effectively make further development along the riverfront commercially unviable

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Recent Examples of stricture The New York cello-saxophone duo trades the strictures of classical music for more exploratory tones and textures, fusing the expansiveness of film scores with the immediacy of pop. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026 Does this stricture extend to wearing white shirts under suits? — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026 People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 May 2026 Included was a confirmation that the UAE seeks to lift production beyond OPEC strictures—framed by understatement apparently designed to avoid freaking out the oil market. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stricture

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Noun

This provides the freedom for faculty and students to research, debate, teach and learn without fear of retribution or condemnation.

— Daniel Diermeier, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a World Cup privatization plan that could draw investments up to $20 billion, but which has drawn widespread condemnation from most of soccer's worldwide governing bodies.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of condemnation

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Nonprofit experts told the Herald/Times earlier this year that the foundation’s actions could jeopardize its tax-exempt status because of the strict restrictions on how nonprofits can engage in politics or lobbying.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
In 2022, when the bank started requiring employees to return to the office as COVID-era restrictions eased, Arbuckle requested to continue working from home instead of commuting to uptown Charlotte.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of restriction

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After a brief examination, Quinn recommended treatment with hand sanitizer applied into the ear canals during the visit and at home, according to a reprimand issued by the medical board July 16.

— Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Jernigan recalled reprimands issued for this sort of lapse but knew of no arrests.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

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Device fragmentation, network variability, OS-level constraints, battery states and memory limits are not edge cases.

— Jim Douglas, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Over the weekend of July 18 to July 19, OpenAI employees began to see signs in their systems that the agent had escaped from the testing constraints.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of constraint

Noun

Two sources familiar with the matter told CNN over the weekend the uranium enrichment provision includes stipulations imposed by the US, but details of potential limitations are unclear.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Its attendance is capped at around 160,000 due to capacity limitations, which also limit the number of exhibitors in the 600,000 square foot exhibit hall.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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