Censurer

cen·sure  (snshr)

n.

1. An expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism.

2. An official rebuke, as by a legislature of one of its members.

tr.v. cen·sured, cen·sur·ing, cen·sures

1. To criticize severely; blame. See Synonyms at criticize.

2. To express official disapproval of: "whether the Senate will censure one of its members for conflict of interest" (Washington Post).

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[Middle English, from Latin cnsra, censorship, from cnsor, Roman censor; see censor.]

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censur·er n.