Monday, September 15, 2008

CENSURE

to criticize severely

to officially rebuke

/harsh criticism or disapproval

the state of being ex-communicated

rebuke formally

SYN - criminate, reprimand, exclusion, animadversion

"She was very disapointed with him and made a point to censure him next time the topic was broached"

"It was the constant censuring of his parents that drove him mad."

"She was too nice and gentle to be a parent. At the very least she should have made a point to censure the boy about these wrongful actions."

"He had hoped that one he had censured her about the activities it would stop, but of course it wouldn't. You can't and shouldn't control or change other people."

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