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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.
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2. To find fault with and condemn as wrong; to blame; to
express disapprobation of.
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I may be censured that nature thus gives way to
loyalty. --Shak.
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3. To condemn or reprimand by a judicial or ecclesiastical
sentence. --Shak.
Syn: To blame; reprove; rebuke; condemn; reprehend;
reprimand.
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