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“astrictive”
astrictive (adjective), more astrictive, most astrictive
1. Binding; astringent or something that causes the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues: The doctor recommended that Kate use a more astrictive skin lotion to stop the itching.
2. A reference to something that is sharp or severe in manner or style: Joan's astrictive words had their effect on her son's misbehavior.
2. A reference to something that is sharp or severe in manner or style: Joan's astrictive words had their effect on her son's misbehavior.
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string-, strict-, strain-, -stringence, -stringency, -stringe, -stringent
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