Meaning of the word censure in English

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censure

US /ˈsen.ʃɚ/
UK /ˈsen.ʃɚ/

Noun

1.

strong criticism or disapproval:

Example:
His dishonest behavior came under severe censure.

Verb

1.

to express strong criticism or disapproval:

Example:
Government leaders were censured for their lack of decisiveness during the crisis.
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