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disapprobation vs censure

censure vs disapprobation

disapprobation and censure both are nouns.

disapprobation is not a verb while censure is a verb.

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

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