Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun stricture

2 senses of stricture

Sense 1
stenosis, stricture -- (abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway)
       => pathology -- (any deviation from a healthy or normal condition)

Sense 2
stricture -- (severe criticism)
       => criticism, unfavorable judgment -- (disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent")