'Censuring' definitions:

Definition of 'Censuring'

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  • Censure \Cen"sure\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Censured; p. pr. & vb. n. Censuring.] [Cf. F. ensurer.]
  • 1. To form or express a judgment in regard to; to estimate; to judge. [Obs.] "Should I say more, you might well censure me a flatterer." --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To find fault with and condemn as wrong; to blame; to express disapprobation of. [1913 Webster]
  • I may be censured that nature thus gives way to loyalty. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To condemn or reprimand by a judicial or ecclesiastical sentence. --Shak.
  • Syn: To blame; reprove; rebuke; condemn; reprehend; reprimand. [1913 Webster]

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