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CENSURING Synonyms

There are 31 synonyms of the word censuring. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word censuring. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CENSURING

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admonishing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

berating
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a severe rebuke

condemning
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• containing or imposing condemnation or censure

denigrating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

disapproving
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• expressing or manifesting disapproval

disparaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

faulting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

reproving
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

scolding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

upbraiding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a severe scolding

blaming
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

adjective satellite

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

verb

• put or pin the blame on

• harass with constant criticism

• attribute responsibility to

castigating
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

chastising
verbv
verb

• censure severely

criticizing
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

decrying
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

denouncing
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

deploring
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• express strong condemnation of

• regret strongly

excoriating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

lambasting
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

objurgating
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• censure severely

Best Hypernyms For CENSURING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for censuring, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
condemnation criticise criticize disapprobation knock rejection
Phrases (1)
pick apart

Alternatives for ADMONISHING

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