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stricture

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of stricture

1 an often public or formal expression of disapproval
  • the churchʼs strictures on the morals and mores of contemporary society
Synonyms of stricture

censure, commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, riot act
Words Related to stricture

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 of stricture

acclamation, honor, tribute

encomium, eulogy, panegyric, plaudit(s), praise

approval, blessing, sanction
Antonyms of stricture

citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)
2 something that limits oneʼs freedom of action or choice
  • the new zoning strictures effectively make further development along the riverfront commercially unviable
Synonyms of stricture

check, circumscription, condition, constraint, curb, fetter, limitation, restraint, restriction
Words Related to stricture

exception, proviso, qualification, reservation, stipulation, strings

ban, prohibition, proscription
Near Antonyms of stricture

freedom, latitude

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