单词 | censure |
释义 | cen·sure ![]() n. 1. An expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism. 2. An official rebuke, as by a legislature of one of its members. tr.v. cen·sured, cen·sur·ing, cen·sures To express strong disapproval of or criticize severely, especially in an official capacity: "whether the Senate will censure one of its members for conflict of interest" (Washington Post). See Synonyms at criticize. [Middle English, from Latin cēnsūra, censorship, from cēnsor, Roman censor; see CENSOR.] censur·a·ble adj. censur·a·bly adv. censur·er n. |
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