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censure
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A quick definition of censure:
Term: CENSURE
Definition: Censure means getting in trouble for doing something wrong. It's like when a teacher scolds a student for misbehaving in class. It can also mean when a group of people officially criticize someone for doing something bad. For example, if a politician says something mean, the other politicians might censure them to show that they don't approve of their behavior.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: An official reprimand or condemnation; harsh criticism.
Example: The judge's careless statements subjected her to the judicial council's censure.
Explanation: The judge made careless statements that were not appropriate for her position. As a result, the judicial council officially reprimanded her for her behavior. This is an example of censure.
Example: The school board censured the principal for mishandling a student's complaint.
Explanation: The principal did not handle a student's complaint properly, and the school board officially reprimanded him for his actions. This is another example of censure.
Related Word: Censorious (adjective) - excessively critical and fault-finding.
Verb Form: To censure (verb) - to reprimand or criticize harshly.