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cen•sure
Pronunciation: (sen'shur), [key]
—n., v., -sured, -sur•ing.
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n.
1. strong or vehement expression of disapproval:
The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.
2. an official reprimand, as by a legislative body of one of its members.
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v.t.
to criticize or reproach in a harsh or vehement manner:
She is more to be pitied than censured.
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v.i.
to give censure, adverse criticism, disapproval, or blame.
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