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censure

/ˈsɛnʃər/
cen · sure ˈsɛn · ʃər
English Definition
v. condemn; criticize; blame
中文释义
谴责
Significado en Español
censura
한국어 뜻
비난
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự chỉ trích, lên án
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Example Sentence

The politician faced strong censure for his actions.

这位政治家因其行为面临强烈谴责。

Synonyms
(v.) condemn reprimand (n.) condemnation
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
censor (review) variant→ to criticize, censure.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “censure”: The committee voted to censure the member for his inappropriate conduct during the meeting.

  1. A praise
  2. B criticize
  3. C ignore
  4. D support
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B — criticize. “censure” means v. condemn; criticize; blame

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The council voted to ______ the mayor for carelessly wasting public money.

  1. A praise
  2. B honor
  3. C reward
  4. D censure
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D — censure. “censure” means v. condemn; criticize; blame

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Common questions about “censure”

What does “censure” mean?

censure — v. condemn; criticize; blame. In Chinese: 谴责.

How do you pronounce “censure”?

censure is pronounced /ˈsɛnʃər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cen · sure.

How do you use “censure” in a sentence?

The politician faced strong censure for his actions. (这位政治家因其行为面临强烈谴责。)

What are synonyms for “censure”?

(v.) condemn, reprimand (n.) condemnation — all close in meaning to censure (v. condemn; criticize; blame).

Is “censure” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. censure appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “censure”?

censor (review) variant→ to criticize, censure.

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