censure

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/ˈsɛnʃər/

verb
To rebuke formally

censure in a sentence

  • “The principal censured the head of the English Department for forcing students to learn esoteric vocabulary.”
  • “The board censured the director for misusing company funds.”
  • “Senators may censure a colleague for violating ethics laws.”

What does “censure” mean?

censure (verb) means to rebuke formally. It is pronounced /ˈsɛnʃər/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "censure" mean?
censure (verb) means: To rebuke formally
How do you pronounce "censure"?
"censure" is pronounced /ˈsɛnʃər/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "censure" in a sentence?
Here is "censure" used in a sentence: The principal censured the head of the English Department for forcing students to learn esoteric vocabulary.

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