censure
[noun]
Synonyms:
- disapproval, blame, condemnation, criticism, obloquy, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, stick (slang)
[verb]
Synonyms:
- criticize, blame, castigate, condemn, denounce, rap over the knuckles, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, scold, slap on the wrist

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Antonyms: commend
Contrasted words: applaud, compliment, recommend, allow, approve, support
Related Words: rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprove, contemn, disdain, scorn, scout, strafe, disallow, disapprove, oppose, reject, stigmatize

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I. cen‧sure¹ /ˈsenʃə $ -ər/ noun [uncountable]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin; Origin: censura, from censere; ⇒ census]
formal the act of expressing strong disapproval and criticism:
a vote of censure

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II. censure² verb [transitive]
formal to officially criticize someone for something they have done wrong:
He was officially censured for his handling of the situation.

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censure
noun
ADJ. severe | public
VERB + CENSURE come under, face He could face censure from his colleagues.
avoid, escape Costs will have to be kept down if severe public censure is to be avoided.
CENSURE + NOUN motion
PHRASES a motion/vote of censure Right-wing parties tabled a motion of censure against the government.

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censure
verb
ADV. severely The manager was severely censured for negligence.
PREP. for

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