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Stricture
01
a severe criticism of something or someone
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
strictures
Examples
The politician faced harsh stricture from the media for his controversial remarks.
02
unusual narrowing of a bodily canal
Examples
The stricture in the airway made it challenging for the patient to breathe properly.
