censure

verb
UK /ˈsenʃə/
US /ˈsenʃər/

To say in a strong way that someone did something wrong.

The teacher censured the students for cheating on the test.


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.