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censure

[ sen-sher ]
/ ˈsɛn ʃər /
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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.

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Origin of censure

1350–1400; Middle English <Latin cēnsūra censor's office, assessment, equivalent to cēns(us) past participle of cēnsēre (see censor) + -ūra-ure

synonym study for censure

1. See abuse. 3. See blame, reprimand.

OTHER WORDS FROM censure

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH censure

1. blame, censure , condemn (see synonym study at blame)2. censer, censor, censure , sensor
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Words related to censure

condemnation, rebuke, reprimand, discipline, castigate, chastise, scold, denounce, chide, berate, admonish, reproach, rebuff, obloquy, castigation, reprehension, stricture, admonition, disapproval, blame

Example sentences from the Web for censure

British Dictionary definitions for censure

censure
/ (ˈsɛnʃə) /

noun

severe disapproval; harsh criticism

verb

to criticize (someone or something) severely; condemn

Derived forms of censure

censurer, noun

Word Origin for censure

C14: from Latin cēnsūra, from cēnsēre to consider, assess
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