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Astringent is a more intense form of stringent. While astringent means so severe that it "hurts" stringent simply means severe, without the "hurts" part. As well, astringent has an a whereas stringent does not...that's deep non?

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Astringent refers to a substance that causes contraction or puckering of the tissues, while stringent means strict, precise, or severe in manner or appearance.

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