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Censured: meaning, definitions and examples

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censured

 

[ ˈsɛnʃərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal criticism

Censured means to express severe disapproval of someone or something, especially in a formal statement. It often refers to an official reprimand or criticism, particularly in a legal or political context.

Synonyms

condemn, criticize, denounce, rebuke, reprimand

Examples of usage

  • The senator was censured for unethical behavior.
  • The committee voted to censure the official for their actions.
  • She faced censure from her peers for her controversial comments.
  • His actions led to a public censure from the organization.
  • The teacher was censured for misconduct in the classroom.

Translations

Translations of the word "censured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 censurado

🇮🇳 संशोधित

🇩🇪 zensiert

🇮🇩 disensor

🇺🇦 цензурований

🇵🇱 cenzurowany

🇯🇵 検閲された

🇫🇷 censuré

🇪🇸 censurado

🇹🇷 sansürlü

🇰🇷 검열된

🇸🇦 مراقب

🇨🇿 cenzurovaný

🇸🇰 cenzurovaný

🇨🇳 审查过的

🇸🇮 cenzuriran

🇮🇸 sniðin

🇰🇿 сензураланған

🇬🇪 ცენზურირებული

🇦🇿 senzura olunmuş

🇲🇽 censurado

Word origin

The word 'censure' comes from the Latin 'censura', which means 'the office of the censor'. In ancient Rome, a censor was a magistrate responsible for maintaining the census, overseeing public morality, and supervising certain aspects of daily life. The usage of the term evolved over time to represent the act of formally reprimanding or expressing disapproval, particularly in a political or academic setting. The concept of censure is closely tied to accountability and the enforcement of ethical standards. By the 16th century, the word began to appear in English texts, primarily in the context of political and institutional criticism. Today, censure is often utilized in legal, educational, and organizational frameworks as a means of addressing misconduct or inappropriate behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,794, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.