Entry Word: censure

Function: noun

Meaning: an often public or formal expression of disapproval <a rare censure of a senator by the full United States Senate for misconduct>

Synonyms condemnation, denunciation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, stricture

Related Words admonishment, admonition, castigation, chastisement, punishment; belittlement, criticism, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement

Near Antonyms acclamation, honor, tribute; encomium, eulogy, panegyric, plaudit(s), praise; approval, blessing, sanction

Antonyms citation, commendation, endorsement