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View usage for: (strɪktʃəʳ) Word forms: plural strictures1. countable noun [usually plural]You can use strictures to refer to severe criticism or disapproval of something. [formal] ...the Church's strictures on lending money at exorbitant interest. [+ on/against] His strictures against the bankers are misdirected. 2. countable noun [usually plural]You can refer to things that limit what you can do as strictures of a particular kind. [mainly formal] Your goals are hindered by financial strictures. ...the power of the imagination to subdue the strictures of daily life. Synonyms: limitation, restriction, constraint, condition More Synonyms of stricture More Synonyms of stricture stricture in British English (ˈstrɪktʃə) noun1. a severe criticism; censure 2. pathology an abnormal constriction of a tubular organ, structure, or part Derived forms strictured (ˈstrictured) adjective Word origin C14: from Latin strictūra contraction; see strictstricture in American English (ˈstrɪktʃər) noun1. sharp adverse criticism; censure 2. a limiting or restricting condition; restriction 4. Medicine an abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body; stenosis Derived forms strictured (ˈstrictured) adjective Word origin ME strictture < L strictura < strictus: see strict Examples of 'stricture' in a sentencestricture Definition a severe criticism a thinly disguised stricture against the rights of man Synonyms blame bad press sideswipe animadversion Your goals are hindered by financial strictures. Additional synonymsDefinition an expression of condemnation Synonyms condemnation, charge, stick (slang), criticism, complaint, censure, reproach, recrimination, reproof, castigationDefinition severe disapproval It is a controversial policy which has attracted international censure. Synonyms disapproval, criticism, blame, condemnation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, dressing down (informal), stick (slang), stricture, reproof, sideswipe, castigation, obloquy, remonstrance, reprehension Definition a term of an agreement They had agreed to a summit subject to certain conditions. Synonyms requirement, terms, rider, provision, restriction, qualification, limitation, modification, requisite, prerequisite, proviso, stipulation, rule, demand- stricken
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Additional synonymsDefinition something that limits a person's freedom of action Their decision to abandon the trip was made because of financial constraints. Synonyms restriction, limitation, curb, rein, deterrent, hindrance, damper, checkHis action had been greeted with almost universal disapproval. Synonyms displeasure, criticism, objection, condemnation, dissatisfaction, censure, reproach, denunciation, deprecation, disapprobation, stick (slang) Definition severe criticism He's getting a lot of flak for that. Synonyms criticism, stick (slang), opposition, abuse, complaints, hostility, condemnation, censure, disapproval, bad press, denigration, brickbats (informal), sideswipes, disparagement, fault-finding, disapprobationDefinition something that makes progress difficult Being a foreigner was not a handicap. Synonyms disadvantage, block, barrier, restriction, obstacle, limitation, hazard, drawback, shortcoming, stumbling block, impediment, albatross, hindrance, millstone, encumbranceDefinition a stern scolding `Silly little boy' was his favourite expression of rebuke. Synonyms scolding, censure, reprimand, reproach, blame, row, lecture, wigging (British, slang), ticking-off (informal), dressing-down (informal), telling-off (informal), admonition, tongue-lashing, reproof, castigation, reproval Definition a restraining or being restrained A Bill of Rights would act as a restraint on judicial power. Synonyms constraint, limitation, inhibition, moderation, hold, control, restriction, prevention, suppression, hindrance, curtailmentthe restrictions of urban living Synonyms limitation, limit, handicap, constraint, inhibitionDefinition verbal abuse, criticism It's not motorists who give you the most stick, it's the general public. Synonyms abuse, criticism, flak (informal), blame, knocking (informal), hostility, slagging (slang), denigration, critical remarks, fault-finding |