Stricture
noun
A critical comment or strict judgment.
My teacher's stricture on my essay made me rewrite it from scratch.
Often appears as...
- voice a stricture
- subject to stricture
noun
A rule or instruction that limits what a person can do.
The stricture of the diet program restricted me from eating desserts.
Often appears as...
- impose a stricture
- abide by a stricture
noun
A narrowing of a tube, passage, or canal of the body.
The patient was diagnosed with a stricture in the esophagus.
Often appears as...
- develop a stricture
- treat a stricture
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A critical comment or strict judgment.
My teacher's stricture on my essay made me rewrite it from scratch.
Often appears as...
- voice a stricture
- subject to stricture
noun
A rule or instruction that limits what a person can do.
The stricture of the diet program restricted me from eating desserts.
Often appears as...
- impose a stricture
- abide by a stricture
noun
A narrowing of a tube, passage, or canal of the body.
The patient was diagnosed with a stricture in the esophagus.
Often appears as...
- develop a stricture
- treat a stricture
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative connotations
Often used when pointing out negative aspects or faults.
His strictures on my behavior were harsh but fair.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal situations
Used in formal contexts, such as academic criticism or professional feedback.
The reviewer's strictures were clearly articulated.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious tone
Indicates a serious or severe critical remark, not a light or joking matter.
Her stricture against the proposal silenced the room.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative connotations
Often used when pointing out negative aspects or faults.
His strictures on my behavior were harsh but fair.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal situations
Used in formal contexts, such as academic criticism or professional feedback.
The reviewer's strictures were clearly articulated.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious tone
Indicates a serious or severe critical remark, not a light or joking matter.
Her stricture against the proposal silenced the room.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative connotations
Often used when pointing out negative aspects or faults.
His strictures on my behavior were harsh but fair.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal situations
Used in formal contexts, such as academic criticism or professional feedback.
The reviewer's strictures were clearly articulated.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious tone
Indicates a serious or severe critical remark, not a light or joking matter.
Her stricture against the proposal silenced the room.
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Quote examples
Janet Suzman
South African Actress
I still find that a kind of stricture of the heart happens when I see any form of bigoted or racist behaviour. I get an actual pain in my heart.
Quote examples
Janet Suzman
South African Actress
I still find that a kind of stricture of the heart happens when I see any form of bigoted or racist behaviour. I get an actual pain in my heart.
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