censure

[ sen-sher ]

/ ˈsɛn ʃər /

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noun

strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.

an official reprimand, as by a legislative body of one of its members.

verb (used with object), cen·sured, cen·sur·ing.

to criticize or reproach in a harsh or vehement manner: She is more to be pitied than censured.

verb (used without object), cen·sured, cen·sur·ing.

to give censure, adverse criticism, disapproval, or blame.

Origin of censure

1350–1400; Middle English <Latin cēnsūra censor's office, assessment, equivalent to cēns(us) past participle of cēnsēre (see censor) + -ūra-ure

SYNONYMS FOR censure

1 condemnation, reproof, reproach, reprehension, rebuke, reprimand, stricture, animadversion.

3 reprove, rebuke, chide.

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ANTONYMS FOR censure

1-3 praise.

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synonym study for censure

1. See abuse. 3. See blame, reprimand.

OTHER WORDS FROM censure

cen·sur·er, nouncen·sure·less, adjectivemis·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, adjectivesu·per·cen·sure, nounun·cen·sured, adjectiveun·cen·sur·ing, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH censure

1. blame, censure , condemn (see synonym study at blame)2. censer, censor, censure , sensor

Words nearby censure

censer, censor, censorious, censorship, censurable, censure, census, census taker, census tract, cent, cental

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Example sentences from the Web for censure

His henchmen had been around him, observed what pleased him, and knew what they could do without fear of censure and with the assurance of winking approval.
Poison, Protest and the Power of Putin|Tracy Moran|September 4, 2020|Ozy
Meanwhile, the Anti-Defamation League issued a statement deploring the state GOP for its failure to censure Duke.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The article states that the agency could have voted sanctions against Maco ranging from censure to disbarment.
The Woody Allen Allegations: Not So Fast|Robert B. Weide|January 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Still, Bergé insisted that he did not get overly involved or censure the film in any way.
The Making of Fashion Legend Yves Saint Laurent|Sarah Moroz|January 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST

After the vote to censure, Stubbs simply said, “All members of Congress are in need of humbling experiences from time to time.”
History’s Progressive Gay Politicians that Paved the Way for Mike Michaud|Brandy Zadrozny|November 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Or even to be able to count on the support of elected legislators who could, if they wished, censure you.
The Dictatorship of Public Opinion on Syria|Bernard-Henri Lévy|September 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Deep treasure in your hearts An honest shame, and, fighting bravely, fear680 Each to incur the censure of the rest.
The Iliad of Homer|Homer
He was a correspondent of St Boniface, who asks him to support his censure of thelbald of Mercia.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 9|Various
If that had been the fact, the novels would have been justly open to that censure.
From the Easy Chair, vol. 1|George William Curtis
On the next occasion to which I feel bound to advert, her conduct was even more deserving of censure.
The Evil Genius|Wilkie Collins
The censure and restoration of sinning members were provided for by other acts of supreme authority.
Church and State as Seen in the Formation of Christendom|T. W. Allies

British Dictionary definitions for censure

censure

/ (ˈsɛnʃə) /

noun

severe disapproval; harsh criticism

verb

to criticize (someone or something) severely; condemn

Derived forms of censure

censurer, noun

Word Origin for censure

C14: from Latin cēnsūra, from cēnsēre to consider, assess

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单词	censure
释义	censure [ sen-sher ] / ˈsɛn ʃər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR censure ON THESAURUS.COM noun strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal. an official reprimand, as by a legislative body of one of its members. verb (used with object), cen·sured, cen·sur·ing. to criticize or reproach in a harsh or vehement manner: She is more to be pitied than censured. verb (used without object), cen·sured, cen·sur·ing. to give censure, adverse criticism, disapproval, or blame. Origin of censure 1350–1400; Middle English <Latin cēnsūra censor's office, assessment, equivalent to cēns(us) past participle of cēnsēre (see censor) + -ūra-ure SYNONYMS FOR censure 1 condemnation, reproof, reproach, reprehension, rebuke, reprimand, stricture, animadversion. 3 reprove, rebuke, chide. SEE SYNONYMS FOR censure ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR censure 1-3 praise. SEE ANTONYMS FOR censure ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for censure 1. See abuse. 3. See blame, reprimand. OTHER WORDS FROM censure cen·sur·er, nouncen·sure·less, adjectivemis·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, adjectivesu·per·cen·sure, nounun·cen·sured, adjectiveun·cen·sur·ing, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH censure 1. blame, censure , condemn (see synonym study at blame)2. censer, censor, censure , sensor Words nearby censure censer, censor, censorious, censorship, censurable, censure, census, census taker, census tract, cent, cental Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for censure His henchmen had been around him, observed what pleased him, and knew what they could do without fear of censure and with the assurance of winking approval. Poison, Protest and the Power of Putin\|Tracy Moran\|September 4, 2020\|Ozy Meanwhile, the Anti-Defamation League issued a statement deploring the state GOP for its failure to censure Duke. The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise\|Jason Berry\|January 3, 2015\|DAILY BEAST The article states that the agency could have voted sanctions against Maco ranging from censure to disbarment. The Woody Allen Allegations: Not So Fast\|Robert B. Weide\|January 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Still, Bergé insisted that he did not get overly involved or censure the film in any way. The Making of Fashion Legend Yves Saint Laurent\|Sarah Moroz\|January 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST After the vote to censure, Stubbs simply said, “All members of Congress are in need of humbling experiences from time to time.” History’s Progressive Gay Politicians that Paved the Way for Mike Michaud\|Brandy Zadrozny\|November 5, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Or even to be able to count on the support of elected legislators who could, if they wished, censure you. The Dictatorship of Public Opinion on Syria\|Bernard-Henri Lévy\|September 11, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Deep treasure in your hearts An honest shame, and, fighting bravely, fear680 Each to incur the censure of the rest. The Iliad of Homer\|Homer He was a correspondent of St Boniface, who asks him to support his censure of thelbald of Mercia. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 9\|Various If that had been the fact, the novels would have been justly open to that censure. From the Easy Chair, vol. 1\|George William Curtis On the next occasion to which I feel bound to advert, her conduct was even more deserving of censure. The Evil Genius\|Wilkie Collins The censure and restoration of sinning members were provided for by other acts of supreme authority. Church and State as Seen in the Formation of Christendom\|T. W. Allies British Dictionary definitions for censure censure / (ˈsɛnʃə) / noun severe disapproval; harsh criticism verb to criticize (someone or something) severely; condemn Derived forms of censure censurer, noun Word Origin for censure C14: from Latin cēnsūra, from cēnsēre to consider, assess Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to censure condemnation, rebuke, reprimand, discipline, castigate, chastise, scold, denounce, chide, berate, admonish, reproach, rebuff, obloquy, castigation, reprehension, stricture, admonition, disapproval, blame
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censure

noun

verb (used with object), cen·sured, cen·sur·ing.

verb (used without object), cen·sured, cen·sur·ing.

Origin of censure

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ANTONYMS FOR censure

synonym study for censure

OTHER WORDS FROM censure

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Words nearby censure

Example sentences from the Web for censure

British Dictionary definitions for censure

noun

verb

Derived forms of censure

Word Origin for censure

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