censured

cen·sure

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-sher]
- /ˈsɛn ʃər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-sher]
- /ˈsɛn ʃər/

Definitions of censured word

noun censured strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal. 1
noun censured an official reprimand, as by a legislative body of one of its members. 1
verb with object censured to criticize or reproach in a harsh or vehement manner: She is more to be pitied than censured. 1
verb without object censured to give censure, adverse criticism, disapproval, or blame. 1
noun censured Simple past tense and past participle of censure. 1

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Origin of censured

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin cēnsūra censor's office, assessment, equivalent to cēns(us) past participle of cēnsēre (see censor) + -ūra -ure

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Parts of speech for Censured

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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censured popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for censured

adjective censured

guilty — having committed an offense, crime, violation, or wrong, especially against moral or penal law; justly subject to a certain accusation or penalty; culpable: The jury found her guilty of murder.
convictable — to prove or declare guilty of an offense, especially after a legal trial: to convict a prisoner of a felony.
in the wrong — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
scolded — to find fault with angrily; chide; reprimand: The teacher scolded me for being late.
accusable — having liability to be blamed or accused

All 7 Synonyms of censured

Antonyms for censured

noun censured

praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
sanctioned — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.

verb censured

approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
commended — to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend: to commend a friend to another; to commend an applicant for employment.
flattered — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
forgave — simple past tense of forgive.
lauded — to praise; extol.

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