What is another word for strictures?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈɪkt͡ʃəz] (IPA)

Strictures conveys the idea of restrictions, limitations, and criticism. The word has a negative connotation, implying inhibitions or barriers that need to be overcome. Some synonyms for strictures include constraints, obstacles, impediments, hurdles, and barriers. Others include criticisms, disapprovals, censures, and objections, indicating unfavourable opinions or judgements. To express a milder tone than strictures, one may use words like guidelines, rules, regulations, or recommendations. Alternatively, positive connotations can be achieved by using words like boundaries, frameworks, or formats. Regardless of the context, using synonyms can offer options in conveying thoughts and emotions concerning strictures.

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Usage examples for Strictures

As he read on, he came upon some strictures in the stranger's own hand upon these sad events, and perceived how terribly had the deserted, neglected state of the people aided the fatal course of the epidemic.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
It seemed to Nasmyth that there was a little reason in the skipper's observations, though he thought that Martial's strictures upon the coffee accounted for most of them.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton
In spite of these severe strictures on the critics and their opinions, an "opinion" must now be given about 'Romola.
"George Eliot"
Mathilde Blind

Famous quotes with Strictures

  • 'It's who I am. Put somebody else's comfort ahead of my own? Go hop in a toilet to spare somebody else's feelings? That's the kinda thing you do, fella. You got everything bass ackwards. And look where it's landed you.' 'Other people ought to have more consideration.' 'You oughtta have less. Me personally, I am opposed to all strictures. If you feel it, let it rip. If you want it, go for it. Dude's gotta put his own interests first.'
    Jonathan Franzen
  • Probably, I wound up—if not as a jack-of-all-trades—at best as a thirdrate polymath never able to focus these curiosities into a commanding “view of life.” The most practical solution appeared to be to make a profession of observation, to become a reporter simply, a profession easily damned as that of a fence-sitter, a moral coward unwilling to take a stand, a chronic water-treader who lacks the strength to take the plunge. To these strictures, I can only reply that once every four years at least I take a stand: I vote. And immediately afterward return to my reporting habits and the continuing discovery that in life the range of irreconcilable points of view, characters, flaws, idiosyncrasies and virtues is astounding, and that in politics there is very often much to be said on both sides, and sometimes on three or four.
    Alistair Cooke

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