censure
Meaning: strong formal criticism or disapproval
Usage: The board issued a censure after the official broke the ethics policy.
deride
Meaning: to laugh at mockingly, scorn
Usage: The rivals derided his plan until it succeeded.
disdain
Meaning: to scorn; to treat as unworthy of respect
Usage: After learning the truth, Justine disdained the dishonest behavior.
deplore
Meaning: to feel or express sorrow, disapproval
Usage: We all deplored the miserable working conditions in the factory.
contempt
Meaning: deep scorn or disdain
Usage: The judge showed contempt for the dishonest argument.