strict

As a noun stem

is (countable).

As an adjective strict is

strained; drawn close; tight.

As adjectives the difference between strict and mild

is that strict is strained; drawn close; tight while mild is gentle and not easily provoked.

As a noun mild is

(british) a relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale.

Religious is a synonym of strict.

As adjectives the difference between religious and strict

is that religious is concerning religion while strict is strained; drawn close; tight.

As a noun religious

is a member of a religious order, ie a monk or nun.

Strict is a related term of bitter.

As adjectives the difference between strict and bitter

is that strict is strained; drawn close; tight while bitter is having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).

As a noun bitter is

(usually in the plural bitters) a liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.

As a verb bitter is

to make bitter.

Strict is a related term of cutting.

As adjectives the difference between strict and cutting

is that strict is strained; drawn close; tight while cutting is (not comparable) that is used for cutting.

As a verb cutting is

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As a noun cutting is

(countable|uncountable) the action of the verb to cut .