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censure

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To express strong disapproval or issue a formal reprimand.

The board voted to censure a member for repeatedly ignoring its rules.

Dictionary practice example.

In a public statement, the gardeners chose to censure a mocking leaflet that portrayed unsuccessful applicants as deserving humiliation.