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stricture

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of stricture

an often public or formal expression of disapproval

I don't agree with all her strictures on the state of modern theater.

Synonyms of stricture

censure, commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, 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)

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