Censure

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censure

A censure is a strong judgment of disapproval. (noun) An example of censure is a newspaper article condemning a new educational practice. Censure means to criticize or judge in a harsh manner. (verb) 1. An example of censure is for a writer to create a piece that tears apart a new social policy. 2. An example of censure is for a state legislature to criticize of its

mediocre
adjective 1. neither very good nor very bad; ordinary; average 2. not good enough; inferior

wreak
transitive verb 1. to give vent or free play to (one's anger, malice, rage, etc.) 2. to inflict (vengeance), cause (harm or havoc), etc.

percussion
noun 1. the hitting or impact of one body against another, as the hammer of a firearm against a cap 2. the shock, vibration, etc. resulting from this 3. the percussion instruments of an orchestra, band, etc. or the players of these 4. Med. the striking or tapping of the chest, back, etc. with the fingertips so as to determine from the sound produced the condition of internal organs Origin: L percussio < percussus: see percuss adjective 1. designating a musical instrument in which the tone or sound is produced when some part of it is struck, as a drum, or shaken, as a tambourine or a maraca 2. composed of or for percussion instruments: a percussion quartet

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