Stricture
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Stricture [strik-cher]

NOUN

NOUN

  • A restriction on a person or activity.

  • A remark or comment; especially an adverse criticism

Example

“Police officials have put strictures on any movement of the accused.”

“We need to lay stricture on the use of natural resources that are depleting at a faster pace.”

Synonyms

Rebuke, Restraint, Constraint, Restriction, Limitation, Control

Antonyms

Freedom, Privilege, Independence, Liberty, Applaud