censure
/ˈsɛnʃɝ/
the expression of formal disapproval
censure in a sentence
“The senator faced censure for ethical violations.”
Origin of censure
Latin censura judgment, assessment from censere to assess, judge
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an expression of blame or disapproval
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a rebuke, especially an official one
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an argument or evidence that contradicts or refutes something
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the action of proving a statement or theory wrong
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heated disagreement; an assertion in an argument
assertion
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief