as in reprimands
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
a rare censure of a senator by the full United States Senate for misconduct
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as in condemns
to express public or formal disapproval of
a vote to censure the President for conduct that was unbecoming to his office
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as in denounces
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
our society generally censures the taking of another person's life
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as in criticizes
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
critics have striven to outdo each other in censuring that pop novelist's latest work
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Recent Examples of censures
Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Some rank-and-file lawmakers also agree that censures are losing their punch.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2025
Here’s what to know about censures, and what happened this past week.
—Connor Greene, Time, 21 Nov. 2025
Jones had sued over his expulsion from the House in 2023 and numerous censures after his reinstatement.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2025
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Aside from the financial cost to the city, Blain’s behavior prompted several council actions, including two censures.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Some rank-and-file lawmakers also agree that censures are losing their punch.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2025
Here’s what to know about censures, and what happened this past week.
—Connor Greene, Time, 21 Nov. 2025
Jones had sued over his expulsion from the House in 2023 and numerous censures after his reinstatement.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for censures
Noun
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If such a case occurs, penalties from the Florida Board of Nursing could range from reprimands, fines or probation to suspension or revocation of the license, according to a state statute.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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As if that conduct doesn’t raise enough questions about her fitness, Steele has faced reprimands for allowing staff to stray from official Board of Review business while on county time.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants Spain signed off for the World Cup on Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Egypt.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pappas’ report, released Monday morning, condemns political leaders — many of them Democrats like herself — for exploiting loopholes in a state law designed to limit real estate tax increases.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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White frequently denounces Trump on social media, most recently criticizing the president for his racist social media post aimed at the Obamas.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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In a 2024 reflection on Hurricane Maria, which leveled parts of Puerto Rico and left many without power for months, Bad Bunny denounces the government's role in the chaos that ensued after the Category 4 storm swept through the island.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Schiavo raised a similar concern, noting that the National Transportation Safety Board regularly criticizes the Federal Aviation Administration and other regulators for not implementing obvious solutions, even after accidents occur.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gigerenzer criticizes them as ethically problematic and argues that public policy should emphasize education over subtle choice manipulation.—
Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the days and weeks following the Hamas massacre of innocent Israelis on October 7, 2023, students and colleagues alike in his academic community posted fiery condemnations of and expressions of moral disgust toward … Israel.—
Jesse Brown,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
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Sunni imams issued fatwas, legal condemnations by Islamic religious leaders, against us infidels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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Targeting property Iran’s judiciary has begun seizing the property of public figures critical of the country’s rulers, under an anti-espionage law approved during last year’s 12-day war with Israel that punishes media and cultural activities deemed to support Iran’s enemies.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s judiciary has begun seizing the property of public figures critical of the country's rulers, under an anti-espionage law approved during last year’s 12-day war with Israel that punishes media and cultural activities deemed to support Iran's enemies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the oil industry blames California's progressive policies for driving them out.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The conspiratorial thinking that blossoms in the manosphere blames Jewish men for weakening masculinity.—
Miriam Eve Mora,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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On the next page, David Greising faults Mayor Brandon Johnson for failing to adequately entice the Bears to stay in Chicago.—
Colleen Kujawa,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The center’s report also faults Missouri and Kansas, along with many other states, for not taxing online gambling companies enough.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Censures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censures. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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