History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
censure

the act, expression, of unfavourable criticism

severe criticism

constipation

difficult or infrequent emptying of the bowels

muscle spasm

cramp

a sudden and painful tightening of the muscles, usually caused by cold or overwork, making movement difficult

muscle spasm

diatribe

a strong verbal attack

harangue, criticism

disapproval

the state of disapproving

condemnation

impediment

a physical defect, especially in speech, e.g. a stammer; something that hinders

obstruction, hindrance

limitation

the state of limiting or being limited

restraint, disadvantage

restriction

(an instance, example, of) restricting or being restricted

limit

slur

a suggestion of having done wrong; to say (words) so that they are difficult to understand, e.g. because ill

insult

STRICTURE as in Wiktionary
STRICTURE as in Wikipedia