astrict

/əˈstrɪkt/

Definitions

1. verb

to confine or restrain within narrow limits

“The strict rules will astrict the freedom of the participants.”

2. verb

to make or become stricter

“The government will astrict the laws to prevent corruption.”

3. noun

a state of strictness or severity

“The astrict of the rules caused a lot of dissatisfaction.”

Synonyms

  • confine
  • limit
  • restrain

Antonyms

  • loosen
  • relax