Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
censure
verb
/ˈsɛnʃər/
Definition
Censure refers to the expression of formal disapproval or criticism.
Examples
- The board decided to censure the member for his inappropriate comments during the meeting.
- After the scandal, the senator faced censure from his fellow lawmakers.
- The teacher had to censure the student for repeatedly disrupting the class.
Meaning
To censure someone is to officially reprimand or criticize them for their actions or behavior.
Synonyms
- rebuke
- condemn
- reprimand
- denounce
- disapprove
