censure has multiple senses. Select the sense you'd like to learn more about.
a process by which a formal reprimand is issued to an individual by an authoritative body. In a deliberative assembly, a motion to censure is used. In politics, censure is an alternative to more serious measures against misconduct or dereliction of ... (41 of 2092 words, pronunciation)
severe criticism | official expression of disapproval or condemnation, e.g. of a legislator by the legislature | to make a formal, often public ... (21 of 108 words, 4 senses, 1 etymology, pronunciation)
strong or vehement expression of disapproval. | an official reprimand, as by a legislative body of one of its members. | to criticize or reproach in a ... (25 of 69 words, 4 senses, pronunciation)
The act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension. | An official reprimand. | The state of excommunication. | to criticize harshly | to formally rebuke (23 of 55 words, 5 senses, 1 etymology, pronunciation)
a judgment involving condemnation | archaic; "opinion", "judgment" | the act of blaming or condemning sternly | an official reprimand (17 of 38 words, 4 senses, 1 etymology, pronunciation)
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