Censure
To express strong disapproval of (someone or something); to condemn or rebuke, typically in a formal or official manner.
verbCensure
To express strong disapproval of (someone or something); to condemn or rebuke, typically in a formal or official manner.
verbImagine This
Imagine a city council meeting where a mayor is accused of ethical misconduct. The council votes to censure the mayor, and a formal rebuke is read aloud, followed by a plan for corrective action.
Sounds Like
SEN-shər
Looks Like
visually similar to 'censor'
Remember This
Censure is a formal expression of disapproval, not necessarily a removal from office. It is different from censorship (the suppression of speech or information). In many political or organizational settings, a censure serves as an official rebuke rather than a punishment that removes duties.
Other Forms
Note
Do not confuse censure with censor. Censure is disapproval or condemnation; censoring is restricting or suppressing content. The verb forms are censures, censured, censoring; the noun form is censure.