👎censure

verb/noun
/ˈsɛnʃər/

Meaning

to express severe disapproval, often formally; strong criticism or disapproval
to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval

Example Sentences

The senator was censured for his unethical behavior.

The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.

Example Expressions

vote of censure

Synonyms

condemn, criticize, rebuke, reprimand, blame
Entry 1
condemn, criticize, rebuke, reprimand
Entry 2
criticize, condemn, blame, rebuke

Antonyms

praise, approve, commend, support
Entry 1
praise, approve, commend
Entry 2
praise, commend, approve, support

Collocations

censure someone, face censure, vote of censure, official censure, censure motion, public censure, censure severely
Entry 1
censure someone, face censure, vote of censure, official censure
Entry 2
censure motion, public censure, vote of censure, censure severely, face censure

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