censure (n.)

  1. harsh criticism or disapproval

    [ Syn: animadversion ]

  2. the state of being excommunicated

    [ Syn: excommunication , exclusion ]

    censure (v.)

  1. rebuke formally

    [ Syn: reprimand , criminate ]

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