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What is another word for Censure? – 131 Censure Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    condemn criticize denounce reprehend rebuke reprimand scold admonish chastise castigate vilify excoriate disparage depreciate deprecate disapprove object protest oppose repudiate reject blame fault censure upbraid berate lash fulminate inveigh rail decry deplore lament

    Meaning of Censure

    According to Merriam-Webster, censure refers to a formal expression of disapproval

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines censure as the formal expression of severe criticism or disapproval
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that censure is a formal statement that something or someone is wrong or unacceptable

    Example Uses

    • The senator's behavior was subject to censure by the ethics committee
    • The company faced censure from environmental groups for its pollution record
    • The politician's comments were met with censure from both sides of the aisle
    • The teacher's methods were subject to censure by the school administration

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    praise commend approve endorse sanction applaud cheer extol laud eulogize compliment flatter admire respect honor esteem accolade tribute recognition appreciation gratitude acknowledgment confirmation validation

    Related Nouns

    criticism condemnation disapproval rebuke reprimand scolding admonition chastisement castigation vilification excoriation disparagement depreciation deprecation objection protest opposition repudiation rejection blame fault error mistake

    Related Verbs

    criticize condemn denounce reprehend rebuke reprimand scold admonish chastise castigate vilify excoriate disparage depreciate deprecate disapprove object protest oppose repudiate reject blame fault upbraid berate lash fulminate

    Related Adjectives

    critical condemnatory denunciatory reprehensible reprobate scolding admonitory chastening castigatory vilifying excoriating disparaging depreciatory deprecatory disapproving objectionable protesting oppositional repudiative rejective blameworthy faulty erroneous mistaken