WordValecensure
to express strong disapproval of
a formal expression of severe disapproval
In more detail
1. (verb) to express disapproval of someone or criticize them officially
2. (noun) official criticism or disapproval
Examples
- 1. The committee voted to censure the senator for his unethical behavior.
- 2. The censure from the board damaged his professional reputation.
How to use censure
Censure typically refers to formal, official disapproval, often in institutional or political contexts. It is stronger than mere criticism and often involves an official action or vote. It differs from censor (preventing publication or speech) and is more serious in tone than criticize.
Common phrases
- formally censure
- censure someone for
- vote to censure
- deserve censure
- face censure
Synonyms
condemn · rebuke · reprimand · criticize · disapprove of
Opposites
praise · commend · endorse
Word family
censurable (adjective) · censurer (noun)
A common mistake
Learners often confuse censure with censor. Censor means to suppress or prohibit (speech, publication, etc.), while censure means to express disapproval.
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