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censure vs disapprobation

disapprobation vs censure

censure and disapprobation both are nouns.

censure is a verb but disapprobation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
censure Yes No Yes No
disapprobation Yes No No No
As nouns, disapprobation is a hypernym of censure; that is, disapprobation is a word with a broader meaning than censure:
  • censure: harsh criticism or disapproval
  • disapprobation: an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
Other hypernyms of censure include condemnation.
censure (noun) disapprobation (noun)
harsh criticism or disapproval an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
the state of being excommunicated
censure (verb) disapprobation (verb)
rebuke formally
Difference between censure and disapprobation

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