All 4 Uses of

censure

in

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment.
Scene 1.3 *

censure = criticism

So oft it chances in particular men That, for some vicious mole of nature in them, As in their birth,—wherein they are not guilty, Since nature cannot choose his origin,— By the o'ergrowth of some complexion, Oft breaking down the pales and forts of reason; Or by some habit, that too much o'er-leavens The form of plausive manners;—that these men,— Carrying, I say, the stamp of one defect, Being nature's livery, or fortune's star,— Their virtues else,—be they as pure as grace, As infinite as man may undergo,— Shall in the general censure take corruption From that particular fault: the dram of eale Doth all the noble substance often doubt To his own scandal.†
Scene 1.4

censure = harsh or formal criticism

Now, this overdone, or come tardy off, though it make the unskilful laugh, cannot but make the judicious grieve; the censure of the which one must in your allowance, o'erweigh a whole theatre of others.†
Scene 3.2

Give him heedful note; For I mine eyes will rivet to his face; And, after, we will both our judgments join In censure of his seeming.†
Scene 3.2

Definition:

harsh criticism; or formal criticism from an organization -- such as the U.S. Senate