censured

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Emilia, by contrast, is a strikingly modern figure in her cynical assessments of the hypocrisy of a culture that will deride women for sexual behavior that wouldn’t be censured in men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

It’s infrequent that a judge is publicly or privately censured.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2025

They subsequently won back their seats in special elections, while a third legislator, state Rep. Gloria Johnson, was censured but not expelled.

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2025

When a politician is censured, it means a formal statement of disapproval is issued by their party or organisation that condemns their actions or behaviour.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

It had been in this mood that he had made, in Los Angeles, the statement which caused him to be heavily censured by members of both races.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey