Synonyms of strictures

strictures

noun

plural of stricture

1

as in condemnations

an often public or formal expression of disapproval

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condemnations
• reprimands
• censures
• criticisms
• excoriations
• denunciations
• punishments
• reproofs
• rebukes
• lectures
• reproaches
• objurgations
• comminations
• riot acts
• admonitions
• admonishments
• castigations
• remonstrances
• lessons
• damnations
• chastisements
• scoldings
• tongue-lashings
• disparagements
• deprecations
• depreciations
• lashes
• raps
• belittlements
• pans
• devils
• businesses
• dressing-downs
• talking-tos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• citations
• indorsements
• commendations
• endorsements
• honors
• sanctions
• tributes
• acclamations
• praises
• eulogies
• plaudits
• approvals
• encomiums
• blessings
• panegyrics
• encomia

2

as in restrictions

something that limits one's freedom of action or choice

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restrictions
• constraints
• limitations
• restraints
• conditions
• curbs
• prohibitions
• fetters
• exceptions
• stipulations
• circumscriptions
• checks
• qualifications
• strings
• reservations
• provisos
• bans
• proscriptions
• provisoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freedoms
• latitudes