Blessing and Stricture

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Blessing noun - A prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor.

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Stricture is an antonym for blessing.

Nearby Words: bless, blessed, blessedness, blest, blessedly

Stricture noun - An often public or formal expression of disapproval.

Usage example: the church's strictures on the morals and mores of contemporary society

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Blessing is an antonym for stricture.

particular blessing

particular stricture

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