censure
Use Censure in a sentence
ʃər noun
1.
strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.
2.
an official reprimand, as by a legislative body of one of its members.
verb (used with object)
3.
to criticize or reproach in a harsh or vehement manner: She is more to be pitied than censured.
verb (used without object)
4.
to give censure, adverse criticism, disapproval, or blame.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin cēnsūra censor's office, assessment, equivalent to cēns(us) past participle of cēnsēre (see censor) + -ūra -ure
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin cēnsūra censor's office, assessment, equivalent to cēns(us) past participle of cēnsēre (see censor) + -ūra -ure
Related forms
cen·sur·er, noun
cen·sure·less, adjective
mis·cen·sure, verb, mis·cen·sured, mis·cen·sur·ing.
pre·cen·sure, verb (used with object), pre·cen·sured, pre·cen·sur·ing.
pro·cen·sure, adjective
Can be confused: 1. blame, censure, condemn (see synonym study at blame) ; 2. censer, censor, censure, sensor.
Synonyms
1. condemnation, reproof, reproach, reprehension, rebuke, reprimand, stricture, animadversion. See abuse. 3. reprove, rebuke, chide. See blame, reprimand.
1. condemnation, reproof, reproach, reprehension, rebuke, reprimand, stricture, animadversion. See abuse. 3. reprove, rebuke, chide. See blame, reprimand.
Antonyms
1–3. praise.
1–3. praise.
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censure (ˈsɛnʃə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | severe disapproval; harsh criticism |
| —vb | |
| 2. | to criticize (someone or something) severely; condemn |
| [C14: from Latin cēnsūra, from cēnsēre to consider, assess] | |
| 'censurer | |
| —n | |
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Censure
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
censure
late 14c., from L. censura "judgment" (see censor). The verb is first attested 1580s.
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Example sentences
Instead of arousing fear or censure, they are a call to action.
Seldom, perhaps, does the word appear except in a phrase of censure.
The censure itself does not affect the status of the license or the licensee's ability to practice.
Censure by a professional body is grounds for losing an honour, government officials explain.
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