All 6 Uses of
censure
in
Emma
- "I do not think he is conceited either, in general," said Harriet, her conscience opposing such censure;
Chpt 1.7-8 *censure = criticism
- In general he was judged, throughout the parishes of Donwell and Highbury, with great candour; liberal allowances were made for the little excesses of such a handsome young man—one who smiled so often and bowed so well; but there was one spirit among them not to be softened, from its power of censure, by bows or smiles—Mr. Knightley.†
Chpt 2.7-8
- He was warm in his reprobation of Mr. Elton's conduct; it had been unpardonable rudeness; and Mrs. Elton's looks also received the due share of censure.†
Chpt 3.1-2
- He saw that Emma had soon made it out, and found it highly entertaining, though it was something which she judged it proper to appear to censure; for she said, "Nonsense! for shame!"†
Chpt 3.5-6
- Mrs. Weston—it is too calm a censure.†
Chpt 3.9-10
- — A few words which dropped from him yesterday spoke his opinion, and some censure I acknowledge myself liable to.†
Chpt 3.13-14
Definition:
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(censure) harsh criticism; or formal criticism from an organization -- such as the U.S. Senate