Meaning of the word stricture in English
What does stricture mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
stricture
US /ˈstrɪk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/
Noun
1.
a restriction on a person or activity
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The new regulations impose severe strictures on environmental pollution.
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He ignored the moral strictures of his community.
2.
a severe criticism or disapproval
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The committee issued a strong stricture against the company's unethical practices.
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His speech was full of strictures against the government's policies.
3.
an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage or duct
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The patient was diagnosed with a urethral stricture.
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Esophageal strictures can make swallowing difficult.