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The formal expression of severe disapproval or condemnation
“If the teacher refuses to do so, he will be open to public censure and criticism from his superiors, further warnings, and potential expulsion.”
Harsh or abusive language or speech
“It never served anyone to respond in kind to Nikolena's vitriolic censure. Many had found out the hard way.”
Blame or imputation of responsibility for a fault or wrong
“Mr. Livingstone deserves full censure for his behavior. Moreover, he has aggravated his offense by refusing to apologize.”
A declaration of fault or blame against another
“His townfolk had more praise for his bravery than censure for his crimes.”
A remark made to taunt or offend
“It is obvious, then, that what was meant as a taunting censure is actually a compliment to his patriotic sagacity.”
An act or expression injuring another's reputation
“Against this rash and slanderous censure of Kellison, I will produce the testimony of Vasquez and Bellarmine, men of greater credit and knowledge touching the matter and form of ordination.”
Hatred or disapproval incurred by someone as a result of their actions
“I am sorry if you are genuinely unaware of the public censure against your company in the West of London.”
Protest, objection, disapproving pleading, or an act thereof
A (degree of) loss or lack of reputation or respect
Biting severity, or sarcastic quality
The punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court for a particular offense
Lecturing or admonishment
A rejection by right of veto
To condemn or express strong disapproval of
“Reviewers were all too willing to censure young composers for blatant copying.”
To criticize or castigate severely
“Rather than censure the young man for revealing his serious lapses that week, they were grateful for his admission of weakness.”
To express an unfavorable opinion of something or someone
“There was not a horse or cow to stare at him from the opposite meadow, no human creature within ken, to censure his performance or criticize his appearance.”
To accuse, blame, or pronounce someone guilty of wrongdoing
“Are you so ungenerous to censure and blame him for the money not being paid?”
To complain or express discontent in a wearisome manner
To mock or ridicule, especially via satire
To prohibit or make illegal by law
To halt, stop, eliminate, stamp out, or put down, often suddenly or by force
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