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/
Noun
strong disapproval or harsh criticism
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The politician faced public censure for his controversial remarks.
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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
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The ethics committee voted to censure the doctor for his misconduct.
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The government was widely censured for its failure to address the economic crisis.