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usgb/ˈstrɪndʒənt/Volume
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Negative EmotionPlay
Often carries a negative feeling because it implies something is difficult to comply with. SlideThe employees grumbled about the stringent new regulations.
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Not FlexiblePlay
Indicates a lack of flexibility or room for exceptions in rules or standards. SlideThe stringent laws left no space for unusual circumstances.
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Control ImpliedPlay
Suggests control or discipline being enforced by an authority. SlideThe government enforced stringent measures to control the outbreak.