Definitions

censure

[sen-sher] / ˈsɛn ʃər /

NOUN

severe criticism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

condemnation rebuke reprimand

STRONG

admonishment admonition blame castigation disapproval objection obloquy remonstrance reprehension reproach reproof stricture

WEAK

dressing down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

praise

STRONG

acceptance agreement approval

WEAK

compliment encouragement endorsement ratification recommendation sanction

VERB

condemn; criticize severely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admonish berate castigate chastise chide denounce discipline rebuff rebuke reprimand reproach scold

STRONG

abuse animadvert asperse attack backbite blame cavil contemn denigrate deprecate disapprove disparage impugn incriminate judge knock lecture ostracize remonstrate reprehend reprove upbraid

WEAK

carp at cut up exprobate find fault with get after look askance pick apart pull apart read out take to task tear apart tell off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve commend compliment flatter forgive laud praise

STRONG

agree cherish defend endorse protect sanction

WEAK

allow permit

Example Sentences

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This year Sipe’s son, Mayor Caden Sipe, sued the city manager and city council members for allegedly infringing his First Amendment rights after they censured him in a dispute centered on spending.

From The Wall Street Journal

Andrew's ties to Epstein were at the centre of Thursday's decision, with the Palace announcement stating: "These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him."

From BBC

"These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him," the statement continued.

From BBC

These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.

From BBC

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