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Stricter

Verb / ˈstrɪktɜ: / Another word for stricter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

demanding that rules, especially official ones, be obeyed completely and exactly

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Common collocations

  • stricter rules
  • stricter laws
  • stricter controls
  • stricter enforcement
  • stricter regulations
  • stricter guidelines
  • stricter penalties

Word family

adjective strict
adverb strictly

Usage note

Stricter is the comparative form of the adjective 'strict'. It is used to indicate a greater degree of adherence to rules or standards.

Example sentences

  1. My mom is stricter than my dad when it comes to eating vegetables.
  2. The school had to implement stricter rules after some students misbehaved.
  3. Bobby was punished with stricter consequences for cheating on the test.
  4. The coach was stricter during practice than during games.
  5. The new law will require stricter background checks for gun purchases.

Quotes

  • We need a tougher enforcement of equal pay laws, so that women are paid the same as men for the same work. And we need to say no to discrimination, whether it's in hiring, lending, or housing. We cannot afford to let bigotry and discrimination hold us back any longer. - Elizabeth Warren
  • We need stricter gun control laws, not only to protect us from gun violence but also to prevent guns from getting into the hands of terrorists. - Dianne Feinstein
  • I believe in a stricter separation between church and state. I believe in keeping religion out of politics and law. - Pete Stark

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