censures 1 of 2

plural of censure

censures

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of censure
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Noun
  • Celebrating a murder is disgraceful, and reprimands and firings in the workplace can be appropriate consequences for it, but criticism of anyone’s political views should always be fair game.
    Michael Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Most job losses start at the district level, where teachers can face discipline that ranges from reprimands to outright termination.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Latino civil rights organization condemns attack The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a national civil rights organization for Latinos, condemned the attack at the ICE facility.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The measure, introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, passed on a vote of 310 to 58 and condemns the killing of Kirk.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Qatar denounces ‘cowardly’ Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders Israel launched an aerial strike against senior Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday, in its first direct attack on Qatari soil, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • For instance, ProPublica cited his tax experience as exceptionally limited, pointing out that his only qualification centers around being a Certified Tax & Business Advisor, which ProPublica denounces as a dubious and frivolous designation.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Mamdani criticizes Adams as 'extreme' after mayor exits New York City race.
    , FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes President Biden's decision to run for re-election.
    NBC news, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While condemnations are not uncommon, the city does not casually tear down properties, especially prominent ones.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Emirati leaders’ response, marked by swift condemnations and the prompt visit of a historically high-ranking delegation to Doha, indicate that Israel’s government seriously misjudged the situation.
    Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When everything looks the same, feels the same and disappears the same, the market punishes those who chase only visibility.
    Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
  • This regressive move punishes our own workers and residents to try to plug budget holes.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Continue reading … CJ PEARSON – Kamala Harris blames everyone but the Black voters who rejected her.
    , FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Farley blames a lack of awareness surrounding the shortage.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The suit also faults the Federal Aviation Administration for allowing the congested airspace to exist and the actions of controllers.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Cindy also faults her decision to bring Stephenie with her on the reward.
    EW.com, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Censures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censures. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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