Censure
WordNet
noun
(1) Harsh criticism or disapproval
(2) The state of being excommunicated
verb
(3) Rebuke formally
WiktionaryText
Etymology
Originated 1350–1400 from Middle English censure, from Latin cénsūra (censor's office or assessment), equivalent to cénsus (censor) + -ure.
Noun
- the act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension
- an official reprimand
- the state of excommunication
Verb
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