censure
verbUK /ˈsenʃə/
US /ˈsenʃər/
To say in a strong way that someone did something wrong.
The teacher censured the students for cheating on the test.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A strong official statement that someone has done something wrong.
The council passed a censure against the mayor.
3. To officially criticize a member of a group for breaking its rules.
The committee voted to censure the senator for his conduct.
4. Strong disapproval shown in public.
His remarks drew public censure from many people.