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cen·sure

r) KEY

NOUN:

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

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

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

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

OTHER FORMS:
censur·er(Noun)

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