Censur or censure

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Censure

Verb

Definition:

Express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement

Examples:

  1. The company was heavily censured by inspectors from the Department of Trade
  2. Shareholders censured the bank for its extravagance

Synonyms:

  • Condemn
  • Criticize
  • Castigate
  • Chastise

Censure

Noun

Definition:

The formal expression of severe disapproval

Examples:

  1. Two MPs were singled out for censure
  2. Despite episcopal censures, the practice continued

Synonyms:

  • Condemnation
  • Criticism
  • Attack
  • Abuse

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