Synonyms of censure
120 similar words
Another word for censure is blame. Other synonyms of censure are criticism, critique, condemnation, condemning and disapproval.
Synonyms and similar words for censure
nounThe act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension.
- admonishmentThe act of admonishing.
- dispraiseBlame; reproach; disapproval; criticism.
- disapprobationAn act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.
- blameCensure.
- condemnationThe act of condemning or pronouncing to be wrong.
- condemningCondemnation.
- damnationThe state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
- disapprovalThe act of disapproving; condemnation.
- improbationDisapproval.
- reprehensionThe act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand.
- brickbatting figurativelyThe act of assailing with (sharp) criticism.
- castigationSevere criticism.
- onus
- chastisementThe act of chastising; rebuke; punishment.
- criticismThe act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed.
- critiqueThe art of criticism.
- panningThorough criticism.
- vituperationThe act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.
- attainder archaicA stain; a state of dishonour or condemnation.
- attainture obsoleteA state of being found guilty of an offence.
- attaintment archaicAttainder, attainture; conviction.
- discommendation archaicBlame; censure; reproach; shunning.
nounA judicial or ecclesiastical sentence or reprimand; condemnatory judgment.
- disciplineA punishment to train or maintain control.
- punishmentA penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
- sanctionA penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several...
- correctionPunishment that is intended to rehabilitate an offender.
- penalty
- sentence
- punition obsoletePunishment.
nounA judgment (either favorable or unfavorable); an opinion.
- conclusionA decision reached after careful thought.
- idea
- viewA way of understanding something, an opinion, a theory.
- awardA judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
- choiceAn option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something.
- opinionA belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a...
- decisionA choice or judgement.
- deductionA conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out.
- determinationThat which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
- ergotismA logical deduction.
- illationThe act of inferring or concluding, especially from a set of premises; a conclusion, a deduction.
- inferenceThat which is inferred; a truth or proposition drawn from another which is admitted or supposed to be true; a...
- judgement/judgment
- mindJudgment, opinion, or view.
- resultThe decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.
- sightMental view; opinion; judgment.
- takeAn interpretation or view, opinion or assessment; perspective; a statement expressing such a position.
- verdictAn opinion or judgement.
verbTo criticize harshly.
- castigateTo punish or reprimand someone severely.
- excoriate
- lay into
- admonishTo inform or notify of a fault; to rebuke in a serious tone; to tell off.
- animadvertTo criticise, to censure.
- bash
- bawl out
- tilt
- cannonadeTo discharge artillery fire upon.
- slash
- lashTo scold; or to satirize; to censure with severity.
- scorch informal
- blastTo criticize or reprimand severely; to verbally discipline or punish.
- berateTo chide or scold vehemently.
- charge
- chastiseTo castigate; to scold or censure.
- chew outTo lecture, scold, reprimand, or rebuke, especially in an angry tone of voice.
- chide
- condemnTo strongly criticise or denounce; to excoriate.
- criticizeTo find fault (with something).
- denounceTo criticize or speak out against (someone or something); to point out as deserving of reprehension, etc.; to openly...
- denunciateTo condemn openly.
- deprecateTo express disapproval of, protest or plead against.
- derogate
- drag slangTo roast, say negative things about, or call attention to the flaws of (someone).
- dress down
- eat someone alive
- find faultTo criticize something excessively.
- fulminate
- get at
- get downTo criticise; to be strict towards.
- get up Australia
- give somebody a piece of one's mind
- give somebody what-for
- inveighTo complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism.
- lace into
- lambasteTo scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
- lecture
- light intoTo set upon or attack.
- objurgate
- pooh-poohTo dismiss idly with contempt or derision; to diminish.
- put someone on blast slangTo embarrass by publicly denouncing or exposing, especially by using social media.
- rate
- read somebody the riot act
- rebukeTo criticise harshly; to reprove.
- reprehendTo criticize, to reprove.
- reprimandTo reprove in a formal or official way.
- reproachTo criticize or rebuke (someone).
- reproveTo express disapproval.
- rip into
- rubbish Australia
- savage
- scold
- skewer figuratively
- slamTo speak badly of; to criticize forcefully.
- slateTo criticize or critique (an author or a work) harshly; to castigate.
- tear intoTo subject to a heavy attack, physical or figurative.
- tell off
- threap
- tick offTo reprimand.
- tosh
- keelhaul
- upbraidTo criticize severely.
- vilifyTo belittle through speech; to put down.
- vituperateTo criticize (someone or something) in an abusive or harsh manner.
- berisp obsoleteTo censure; reprove.
verbTo form or express a judgment in regard to; to estimate; to judge.
Meaning of censure
- noun The act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension.
- noun Official reprimand.
- noun A judicial or ecclesiastical sentence or reprimand; condemnatory judgment.
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Questions about synonyms of censure
- What is another word for censure?
- Censure has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blame, criticism, critique, condemnation, condemning, disapproval, damnation and chastisement.
- What does censure mean?
- Censure means the act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension.
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