stricture

noun

ˈstrik-chər How to pronounce stricture (audio)
Definition of stricturenext
1
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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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

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Recent Examples of stricture 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 In April 2020, people around the globe were struggling to come to grips with the strictures of unprecedented societal shutdowns aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stricture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stricture
  1. condemnation
  2. restriction
  3. reprimand
  4. constraint
  5. censure
  6. limitation
Noun
  • This means private landowners may have more success challenging condemnation actions under their state constitutions than in federal court.
    — Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
  • Beneath the memoir runs a steady defense of everyday Beirutis and, equally, a condemnation of the world that distances itself from their pain.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of condemnation
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  • Washington has ramped up export restrictions against China in recent years to slow the country’s development of AI and chips that could power its military.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • But the Thunder, who remain $14 million above the luxury-tax line, did not trade Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe because the second-apron roster-building restrictions scared them.
    — Fred Katz, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of restriction
Noun
  • The reprimand did not reference the complaint about Shapiro directly but criticized the employee’s conduct.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
  • In a largely symbolic reprimand, Senate Democrats succeeded on Tuesday in forcing through a resolution to end the war with Iran.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 23 June 2026
Definition of reprimand
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  • Berman, who has never constructed a building from the ground up, told me his willingness to work around such constraints was his competitive edge.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • Automating the front end only increased the volume hitting the same constraint.
    — Madhukar S. Dubey, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of constraint
Noun
  • Kelly keeps his official letter of censure from Hegseth taped to the door of his Senate office.
    — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • Establish that violations of the policy may be addressed publicly by the board and may result in board censure.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
Definition of censure
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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