Censure and Praise

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Censure

Censure noun - An often public or formal expression of disapproval.
Usage example: a rare censure of a senator by the full United States Senate for misconduct
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Praise is an antonym for censure in topics: disregard, neglect, condemn, severe criticism.
Nearby Words: censor, censured, censurable, censorship, censuring

Praise

Praise verb - To proclaim the glory of.
Usage example: hymns that praise God
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Antonyms for Praise
Censure is an antonym for praise in topics: approval, acclaim, congratulate, congratulations.
Nearby Words: praised, praising
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public public censure public praise
widespread widespread censure widespread praise
parental parental censure parental praise
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