censure
[ sen-sher ]
/ ˈsɛn ʃər /
noun
strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.
an official reprimand, as by a legislative body of one of its members.
verb (used with object), cen·sured, cen·sur·ing.
to criticize or reproach in a harsh or vehement manner: She is more to be pitied than censured.
verb (used without object), cen·sured, cen·sur·ing.
to give censure, adverse criticism, disapproval, or blame.
SYNONYMS FOR censure
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Origin of censure
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censure
/ (ˈsɛnʃə) /
noun
severe disapproval; harsh criticism
verb
to criticize (someone or something) severely; condemn
Derived forms of censure
censurer, nounWord Origin for censure
C14: from Latin cēnsūra, from cēnsēre to consider, assess
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