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censure

verb

/ˈsenʃər/

Meaning

to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval

to express severe disapproval, often formally; strong criticism or disapproval

The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.

The senator was censured for his unethical behavior.

vote of censure

criticize, condemn, blame, rebuke, reprimand

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criticize, condemn, blame, rebuke

Entry 2

condemn, criticize, rebuke, reprimand

praise, commend, approve, support

Entry 1

praise, commend, approve, support

Entry 2

praise, approve, commend

censure motion, public censure, vote of censure, censure severely, face censure, censure someone, official censure

Entry 1

censure motion, public censure, vote of censure, censure severely, face censure

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censure someone, face censure, vote of censure, official censure

to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce

To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.

To do something; to take action; also a law passed by a government.

To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).

To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.

To produce or provide something, especially as a result or profit; to give way to; to surrender or s...