censuring

Definitions

The act of expressing severe disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal statement.

The process of officially rebuking or reprimanding someone for their actions.

Examples

The committee issued a formal statement censuring the official for his unethical conduct.

Many citizens were vocal in censuring the government's decision to cut funding for public libraries.

Synonyms

condemning rebuking reprimanding criticizing chastising reproaching admonishing

Antonyms

praising commending lauding approving extolling endorsing complimenting