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Another word for strict

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Adjective

  1. Not deviating from correctness, accuracy, or completeness

    See also:

    careful

  2. Rigorous and unsparing in treating others

    See also:

    easy

  3. Conforming completely to established rule

    See also:

    usual

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Another word for strict

Modifier
  1. See also:

    severe

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Sentence Examples

  • In fact, he had given her strict orders not to lift anything.

  • I'm under strict orders to keep you safe.

  • The strict rules of their noble births seemed irrelevant now.

  • The boy was jubilant to be with a dad he loved and away from an overly strict mom.

  • He gave everybody strict orders to leave you alone.

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