censure
9 points
English
7 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #36,435
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
harsh criticism or disapproval
verb
rebuke formally
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/sˈɛnʃɝː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural censures
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
harsh criticism or disapproval
the state of being excommunicated
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Crossword clues
- “Another word for reprimand” gen-syn
- “harsh criticism or disapproval” wn-def
Anagrams
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