censures
|cen-sures|
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/ˈsɛnʃərz/
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/ˈsɛnʃəz/
(censure)
formal disapproval
Etymology
'censure' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'censura', where 'censēre' meant 'to assess, give an opinion'.
'censure' changed from Old French 'censure'/'censurer' and entered Middle English before becoming the modern English word 'censure'.
Initially, it meant 'a rating or assessment', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'formal expression of strong disapproval'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'censure': formal expressions of strong disapproval or official reprimands.
The committee issued several censures against the company for safety violations.
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Verb 1
third-person singular present tense of 'censure': expresses strong disapproval of someone or something, especially in a formal or official way.
The board censures any director found to have violated the code of conduct.
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Last updated: 2025/09/11 08:11