Definition of censure

acrimonious Definition: (adjective) biting, harsh, caustic. Petersons.com

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cen·sure    (snshr) KEY  

NOUN:

1. An expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism.
2. An official rebuke, as by a legislature of one of its members.

TRANSITIVE VERB:
cen·sured , cen·sur·ing , cen·sures

1. To criticize severely; blame. See Synonyms at criticize.
2. To express official disapproval of: "whether the Senate will censure one of its members for conflict of interest" (Washington Post).

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Latin cnsra, censorship, from cnsor, Roman censor ; see censor

OTHER FORMS:
censur·er (Noun)

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