Meaning of the word censure in English

What does censure mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

censure

US /ˈsen.ʃɚ/
UK /ˈsen.ʃər/
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Noun

strong disapproval or harsh criticism

Example:
The politician faced public censure for his controversial remarks.
The committee issued a formal censure against the member for unethical conduct.

Verb

to express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement

Example:
The ethics committee voted to censure the doctor for his misconduct.
The government was widely censured for its failure to address the economic crisis.