Synonym of STRINGENT

The correct answer is C. Strict.

A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. In this case, the word “stringent” means “severe or demanding.” The other options do not have the same meaning as “stringent.”

• Tense means “nervous or anxious.”
• Stringy means “long and thin.”
• Shrink means “to become smaller.”

Here are some examples of how the word “stringent” can be used in a sentence:

• The teacher had a stringent policy on tardiness.
• The company had a stringent dress code.
• The government has imposed stringent new regulations on businesses.