— censurer , n. — censureless , adj.
/sen"sheuhr/ , n. , v. , censured, censuring .
n.
1. strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.
2. an official reprimand, as by a legislative body of one of its members.
v.t.
3. to criticize or reproach in a harsh or vehement manner: She is more to be pitied than censured.
v.i.
4. to give censure, adverse criticism, disapproval, or blame.
[ 1350-1400; ME censura censor's office, assessment, equiv. to cens ( us ) ptp. of censere (see CENSOR) + -ura -URE ]
Syn. 1. condemnation, reproof, reproach, reprehension, rebuke, reprimand, stricture, animadversion. See abuse. 3. reprove, rebuke, chide. See blame, reprimand .
Ant. 1-3. praise.