Synonyms of stricture

stricture

noun

ˈstrik-chər 

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freedom
• latitude

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stricture

His peers of the mid-19th century were outrunning their critics and the old strictures of colonial imitation. — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

The difference, of course, is that where Land Artists attempt to escape commercial strictures, Amangiri has transformed the same desert encounter into one of the most desirable luxury experiences possible. — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026

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