strike A2

/stiː.ɹaɪk/ To hit someone or something hard.

district B1

/ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ An area of a town, city, or country, often one with its own character or purpose.

stress B1

/stɹɛs/ Worry or mental pressure caused by a difficult situation.

strict B2

/stɹɪkt/ Demanding that rules are obeyed and not allowing bad behavior.

distress C1

/dɪˈstɹɛs/ A feeling of great emotional pain, worry, or suffering.

restraint C1

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/ Calm, controlled behaviour; the act of holding back strong feelings or reactions.

restrict B1

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/ To limit something or keep it within certain bounds.

stringent C2

/ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ Strict, severe, and demanding close attention to rules or standards.

constraint C1

/kənˈstɹæɪnt/ Something that limits or restricts what you can do.

constriction C2

/kənˈstɹɪk.ʃən/ a tight feeling in some part of the body

astringent C2

/əˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ Causing a dry, puckering feeling in the mouth, as some unripe fruits do.

streak C2+

/strik/ a long thin line or band, or an unbroken run of events