censure
noun
strong or vehement expression of disapproval.
were censuring
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past progressiveof censure.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The Russians were censuring his behavior in front of his friends and the world press.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
The anxiety was continuous, for he was well aware that many busy tongues were censuring her, while kindlier critics were grieved at her course.
From Divers Women by Pansy
Little L nodded silently; his feelings were entirely with those who were censuring his brother.
From Good Blood by Ernst Von Wildenbruch
