as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
a rare censure of a senator by the full United States Senate for misconduct
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as in to reprimand
to express public or formal disapproval of
a vote to censure the President for conduct that was unbecoming to his office
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as in to denounce
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
our society generally censures the taking of another person's life
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as in to criticize
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
critics have striven to outdo each other in censuring that pop novelist's latest work
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Recent Examples of censure
Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
But as part of the censure, the board barred Morris from taking part in deliberations and votes regarding the Hagekhalil investigation.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
There’s no need to censure the desire to forge kinship, to lick one’s wounds, to seek respite or joy.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The first censure also cited comments Quirk made in the media about the plan to move the rail off the Del Mar bluffs that contradicted the city’s official position.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
But as part of the censure, the board barred Morris from taking part in deliberations and votes regarding the Hagekhalil investigation.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
After the council voted to note censure Sigcho-Lopez in early April, Taliaferro messaged Johnson with some dissatisfaction about Sigcho-Lopez’s remarks.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
There’s no need to censure the desire to forge kinship, to lick one’s wounds, to seek respite or joy.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for censure
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Thailand deported more than 100 of them to China in 2015, drawing condemnation from the international community.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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The posts quickly drew condemnation from many users on Truth Social and Instagram, even from people who identified themselves as Republicans.—
Ben Goggin,
NBC News,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this month, Lambert made headlines for stopping mid-show to reprimand an audience member who was doing just that.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The World’s Best Hospitals 2024 By Dr. Thomas Lee Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 In the pilot episode of HBO's new medical drama The Pitt, a dedicated ER doctor is reprimanded for his low Press Ganey patient satisfaction scores.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Some party leaders have been criticized for using Nazi slogans and downplaying the Holocaust.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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While Chiuri has been criticized by some for playing it safe with commercial collections that helped to turbocharge Dior’s growth, Prigent gradually understood her messaging is anything but conservative.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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House Majority Leader Matt Moonen condemned Libby in a statement on the House floor.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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In an extraordinary illustration of the re-alignment on Ukraine, the U.S. sided with Russia in a vote against a United Nations General Assembly resolution condemning Russia, which passed on Monday with the support of the U.S.' traditional Western allies.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Ehrlich can hardly be blamed for the most coercive incarnations of population control.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Organizers blamed the threat on Tarrio, who denied the claim in a post on his social media.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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The report equally faulted the yearslong development of the booster rocket under Dr. Lucas’s leadership.—
Trip Gabriel,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Almost immediately after the crash, President Trump publicly faulted the helicopter for flying too high.—
Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, this assistance can only be provided by accredited agents who are trained, tested, overseen and when appropriate, disciplined and punished by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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With that, Rambo decides to cross the border to rescue her and punish those responsible.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Censure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censure. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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