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Stringent

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

Definition

Stringent means very strict or severe.

Synonyms & similar words

tight rigorous strict rigorous exact precise demanding tough harsh severe hard stern inflexible uncompromising unyielding onerous onerous burdensome onerous onerous onerous onerous

Synonyms by register

Formal

rigorous strict exact precise

Informal

tough hard no-nonsense

Literary

austere Spartan

Antonyms

lenient lax loose permissive relaxed easygoing mild

Common collocations

  • stringent measures
  • stringent controls
  • stringent requirements
  • stringent regulations
  • stringent standards
  • stringent conditions
  • stringent rules

Word family

noun stringency
adjective stringent
adverb stringently

Usage note

Often used to describe rules, regulations, or measures that are very strict and precise. It implies a lack of flexibility.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher had stringent rules about homework deadlines.
  2. The restaurant has stringent hygiene standards.
  3. The company has stringent safety regulations for its employees.
  4. The government has imposed stringent measures to control the spread of the virus.
  5. The coach has stringent training routines for the players.

Quotes

  • The most stringent protection of free speech would not protect a man in falsely shouting fire in a theater and causing a panic. - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
  • The more stringent the security, the bigger the challenge to circumvent it. - Kevin Mitnick
  • The most stringent laws would not make our people honest. - Thomas Jefferson

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