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censure

5 definitions • 6 examples

1

strong criticism or disapproval:

Examples:

His dishonest behaviour came under severe censure.

2

to express strong criticism or disapproval:

Examples:

Ministers were censured for their lack of decisiveness during the crisis.

The likelihood is that he will be severely censured and possibly also fined.

3

strong criticism or disapproval, esp. when it is the official judgment of an organization

4

strong criticism or disapproval:

Examples:

The former brokers, charged with selling unsuitable investments, face censure and fines of $10,000 each.

5

to criticize someone officially:

Examples:

censure sb for sth Ministers were censured for their lack of decisiveness during the crisis.

EU lawmakers refused to censure the European Commission over its handling of a fraud scandal last year.

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