strict law; cruel punishment; to carry out cruel law rigorously
sternly; strictly; harshly; stringently; rigorously
(sealed) tight; close; (hidden) safely; securely
strict; tight (organization, surveillance etc)
bitter cold; severe winter
strict and compassionate; strict as a father and tender as a mother
to crack down on; to take severe measures against
to be strict; to enforce vigorously (procedures, quality control etc)
(of troops) in neat formation; (fig.) orderly
strict and impartial; firm
rigorous; to rigorously enforce; strict; severe; stringent; rigid; tight
tight; strict; severe; stern; difficult
solemn; grave; serious; earnest; severe
forceful (criticism etc); to use strong words
rigorous; strict; careful; cautious; compact; well-knit
bitter; harsh; grim; ruthless; severe; cut-throat (competition)
serious; seriously; grave; severe; critical
to take strict precautions; on your guard
(sealed) tightly; (wrapped) closely; (covered) completely
up to the eyeballs; full to overflowing; jampacked
to be strict with oneself
torture; interrogation by torture
to strike a severe blow; to crack down; to take strong measures
to criticize severely; to slate
severe harm; critical danger
grave consequence; serious repercussion
severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
strict; rigorous; severely
dignified; stately; majestic; imposing; august; awe-inspiring; awe; prestige; dignity
dignity; sanctity; honor; majesty
solemn; dignified; stately
to impose martial law; to impose emergency measures
strict; rigid; tight (security)
one who surmounts all obstacles (Buddhism)
to lift restrictions (such as curfew or martial law)
closely guarded; strongly fortified; sharply divided
in grave difficulties; the situation is grim
more critical with every passing day