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- [sen-sher]
- /ˈsɛn ʃər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-sher]
- /ˈsɛn ʃər/
Definitions of censuring word
- noun censuring strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal. 1
- noun censuring an official reprimand, as by a legislative body of one of its members. 1
- verb with object censuring to criticize or reproach in a harsh or vehement manner: She is more to be pitied than censured. 1
- verb without object censuring to give censure, adverse criticism, disapproval, or blame. 1
- noun censuring Present participle of censure. 1
- noun censuring An act of censure. 0
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Origin of censuring
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 Censuring
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censuring 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.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
censuring usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for censuring
noun censuring
- vituperation — verbal abuse or castigation; violent denunciation or condemnation.
adjective censuring
- reproachful — full of or expressing reproach or censure: a reproachful look.
- sharp-tongued — characterized by or given to harshness, bitterness, or sarcasm in speech.
- overcritical — excessively critical; hypercritical.
- calumniatory — of, involving, or using calumny; slanderous; defamatory.
- nit-picking — to be excessively concerned with or critical of inconsequential details.
Antonyms for censuring
adjective censuring
- praiseful — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- chargeless — without charge; of no cost
- comp — Comp is short for compensation.
- sycophantic — a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
- panegyrical — a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; eulogy.
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