cen·sure 
(sĕnshər)
(sĕnshər)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
To express strong disapproval of or criticize severely, especially in an official capacity: "whether the Senate will censure one of its members for conflict of interest" (Washington Post). See Synonyms at criticize.
[Middle English, from Latin cēnsūra, censorship, from cēnsor, Roman censor; see CENSOR.]
censur·a·ble adj.
censur·a·bly adv.
censur·er n.