I. ˈsen(t)-shər noun
Etymology: Latin censura, from censēre
Date: 14th century
1. : a judgment involving condemnation
2. archaic : opinion , judgment
3. : the act of blaming or condemning sternly
4. : an official reprimand
II. transitive verb
( cen·sured ; cen·sur·ing ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)riŋ)
Date: 1587
1. obsolete : estimate , judge
2. : to find fault with and criticize as blameworthy
Synonyms: see criticize
• cen·sur·er ˈsen(t)-shər-ər noun