English noun: censure | |||
1. | censure (communication) harsh criticism or disapproval | ||
Synonyms | animadversion | ||
Broader (hypernym) | condemnation, disapprobation | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | interdict | ||
2. | censure (state) the state of being excommunicated | ||
Synonyms | exclusion, excommunication | ||
Broader (hypernym) | rejection | ||
English verb: censure | |||
1. | censure (communication) rebuke formally | ||
Synonyms | criminate, reprimand | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | animadvert | ||