face censure

Frequency: 6.58.0 per million words

To be confronted with the possibility of formal criticism.

censureVERB + CENSURE

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face

Examples (10)

  • He could face censure from his colleagues.
  • The prime minister is expected to face censure in parliament over the new policy.
  • If the company ignores safety regulations, it will face censure from the authorities.
  • The general faced censure for his tactical errors during the battle.
  • Doctors who violate ethical guidelines may face censure from the medical board.
  • The professor faced public censure after his research was found to be fraudulent.
  • It was unavoidable that some artists would face official censure.
  • The judge might face censure for his inappropriate comments in court.
  • The organization is currently facing censure for its mismanagement of funds.
  • You will face severe censure if you proceed with this unethical plan.