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- [sen-sher]
- /ˈsɛn ʃər/
- /ˈsɛnʃərə /
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- [sen-sher]
- /ˈsɛn ʃər/
Definitions of censurer word
- noun censurer strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal. 1
- noun censurer an official reprimand, as by a legislative body of one of its members. 1
- verb with object censurer to criticize or reproach in a harsh or vehement manner: She is more to be pitied than censured. 1
- verb without object censurer to give censure, adverse criticism, disapproval, or blame. 1
- noun censurer One who censures. 1
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Origin of censurer
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 Censurer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
censurer 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for censurer
noun censurer
- doubter — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- complainant — A complainant is a person who starts a court case in a court of law.
- quibbler — an instance of the use of ambiguous, prevaricating, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue.
- caviler — a person who cavils
- censor — If someone in authority censors letters or the media, they officially examine them and cut out any information that is regarded as secret.
Antonyms for censurer
noun censurer
- complimenter — a person who compliments
- praiser — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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