Meaning & use
censure
Strong, formal criticism or disapproval, especially an official reprimand for wrongdoing.
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The senator faced censure from his colleagues after the leaked recording became public.
The company issued a formal censure to the manager for violating safety procedures.
A note on using this word
Censure is stronger and more formal than ordinary criticism, often referring to an official body's judgment.
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2. verb
To criticize someone or something formally and severely for a fault or wrongdoing.
The board voted to censure the director for mismanaging company funds.
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