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- Dictionarycensure/ˈsɛnʃə/
verb
- 1. express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement: "the company was heavily censured by inspectors from the Department of Trade"
noun
- 1. the formal expression of severe disapproval: "two MPs were singled out for censure"
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Censure means to find fault with and criticize as blameworthy, often in an official way. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of censure from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Censure is a noun or verb that means strong criticism or disapproval, especially when it is official or formal. Learn how to use censure in different contexts, see examples and synonyms, and compare with related words.
verb [ T ] formal us / ˈsen.ʃɚ / uk / ˈsen.ʃə r/ to express strong criticism or disapproval: Government leaders were censured for their lack of decisiveness during the crisis. The likelihood is that he will be severely censured and possibly also fined. Synonyms. attack (CRITICIZE) castigate formal. chastise (CRITICIZE) formal.
to criticize or reproach in a harsh or vehement manner: She is more to be pitied than censured. Synonyms: chide, rebuke, reprove. Antonyms: praise. verb (used without object) , cen·sured, cen·sur·ing. to give censure, adverse criticism, disapproval, or blame. censure. / ˈsɛnʃə / noun. severe disapproval; harsh criticism. verb.
Censure is a verb that means to strongly criticize or condemn someone or something. It is also a noun that means a harsh judgment or reprimand. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, and usage with examples.
Censure is a noun referring to very strong criticism; the verb means to criticize very strongly. If you take your dad's car without telling him, you can expect him to censure you severely, and maybe even ground you as well.
Censure means harsh criticism or official rebuke. Learn how to use it as a noun or a verb, and see synonyms, translations and related words.
