stricture | Definition of stricture

Synonyms and Antonyms of stricture

1 an often public or formal expression of disapproval

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

Synonyms of stricture

censure, commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, 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)

2 something that limits one's freedom of action or choice

the new zoning strictures effectively make further development along the riverfront commercially unviable

Synonyms of stricture

check, circumscription, condition, constraint, curb, fetter, limitation, restraint, restriction

Words Related to stricture

exception, proviso, qualification, reservation, stipulation, strings

ban, prohibition, proscription

Near Antonyms of stricture

freedom, latitude