Synonyms of stricture

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stricture

noun

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1

as in condemnation

an often public or formal expression of disapproval

the church's strictures on the morals and mores of contemporary society

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condemnation
• reprimand
• censure
• excoriation
• reproach
• criticism
• denunciation
• punishment
• reproof
• rebuke
• commination
• riot act
• castigation
• chastisement
• remonstrance
• lecture
• damnation
• admonishment
• disparagement
• admonition
• objurgation
• belittlement
• lesson
• lash
• deprecation
• scolding
• depreciation
• pan
• rap
• devil
• tongue-lashing
• talking-to
• dressing-down
• business

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indorsement
• citation
• endorsement
• commendation
• honor
• sanction
• acclamation
• approval
• praise
• tribute
• eulogy
• blessing
• panegyric
• encomium
• plaudit(s)

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• indorsement
• citation
• endorsement
• commendation
• honor
• sanction
• acclamation
• approval
• praise
• tribute
• eulogy
• blessing
• panegyric
• encomium
• plaudit(s)

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2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restriction
• constraint
• limitation
• restraint
• condition
• circumscription
• curb
• prohibition
• fetter
• exception
• stipulation
• proviso
• check
• qualification
• strings
• reservation
• ban
• proscription

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freedom
• latitude

• freedom
• latitude