Stricture

Synonyms of stricture

• criticism
• rebuke
• censure

Antonyms of stricture

• praise
• approval
• commendation

Collocations of stricture

strict stricture

Frequency: 70 %

The strict stricture of the law left no room for interpretation.

social stricture

Frequency: 60 %

The social stricture of the country enforced strict class divisions.

severe stricture

Frequency: 45 %

The severe stricture placed on the students limited their creativity.

religious stricture

Frequency: 30 %

The religious stricture of the community dictated their daily activities.

Idiomatic Expressions for stricture

• Phrase: under the strictures of
  Meaning: being subject to the rules or regulations of a particular system or authority
  Usage: As a government employee, she had to work under the strictures of the official code of conduct.