censure

Definition of censure

Verbs

rebuke formally
Synonyms:
criminate, reprimand
Types:
animadvert
express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark
Type of:
criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Nouns

harsh criticism or disapproval
Synonyms:
animadversion
Types:
interdict
an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
Type of:
condemnation, disapprobation
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
the state of being excommunicated
Synonyms:
exclusion, excommunication
Type of:
rejection
the state of being rejected

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