stricture

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Synonyms: structure, striature, scripture, strictures, strictured, ricture, stricter, triture

Antonyms: structure, striature, scripture, strictures, strictured, ricture, stricter, triture

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|usually|in plural}} A [[rule]] restricting behaviour or action.
2. A general state of restrictiveness on behavior, action, or ideology.
3. A sternly critical [[remark]] or review.
4. {{senseid|en|medicine}} {{lb|en|medicine}} Abnormal narrowing of a [[canal]] or [[duct]] in the body.
5. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[strictness|Strictness]].
6. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A [[stroke]]; a [[glance]]; a [[touch]].
7. {{lb|en|linguistics}} The degree of contact, in [[consonant]]s.

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