How Do You Spell CENSURE?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛnʃə] (IPA)

Censure is a tricky word to spell because of its unusual pronunciation. It is pronounced as /ˈsɛn.ʃər/, with the stressed syllable being "sen" and the second syllable sounding like "sure". The "c" is silent and often confuses people who may mistakenly spell the word as "censor" instead. Censure means to strongly criticize or condemn someone or something, and is often used in a political context, such as a government censuring a public official.

CENSURE Meaning and Definition

  1. Censure is a verb that refers to the act of expressing strong disapproval or criticism toward someone, a group, or their actions. It involves a formal or public condemnation of behavior deemed to be wrong, unacceptable, or contrary to established standards or rules. When an individual or entity is censured, they are being reproached for their conduct or behavior that is seen as deserving of severe reprimand or rebuke.

    Censure typically involves a declaration or statement of disapproval, often issued by a governing body or authority figure. It may occur in various contexts such as politics, professional organizations, educational institutions, or even social settings. The intent behind censure is to hold individuals or groups accountable for their actions and to communicate strong negative feedback regarding their behavior.

    Censure does not necessarily entail legal consequences but is rather a public expression of disapproval. It often carries a sense of moral or ethical judgment and can result in damage to an individual's reputation or credibility. The severity of censure can vary, ranging from a mild admonishment to a harsh denouncement, depending on the gravity of the actions being criticized and the context in which the censure is issued.

    In summary, censure is the act of formally expressing strong criticism or disapproval toward someone or their behavior, with the intention of holding them accountable and expressing societal dissatisfaction with their actions.

  2. • The act of blaming or finding fault; reproof.
    • To find fault with; to blame; to condemn as wrong.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CENSURE

Etymology of CENSURE

The word "censure" originates from the Latin word "censura", which means "criticism" or "reproach". The Latin term is derived from the verb "censere", meaning "to judge" or "to assess".

In ancient Rome, "censura" referred to the office of a censor, a public official responsible for supervising public morality and behavior. The original meaning of "censure" in English was closely related to this Roman concept of moral judgment.

Over time, "censure" has evolved to refer to the act of expressing strong disapproval, criticism, or condemnation towards someone or something. It can also be used as a noun to describe an official reprimand or formal criticism issued by an authoritative entity.

Idioms with the word CENSURE

  • censure sm (for sth) The idiom "censure someone (for something)" means to criticize or reprimand someone strongly for a particular action or behavior. It implies expressing disapproval or condemnation towards someone's actions or decisions.
  • censure someone (for something) The idiom "censure someone (for something)" refers to the act of formally criticizing or expressing disapproval towards someone for a particular action, behavior, or decision they have made. It implies a strong condemnation or rebuke towards the individual for their perceived wrongdoing.

Similar spelling words for CENSURE

Plural form of CENSURE is CENSURES

Conjugate verb Censure

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have censured
you would have censured
he/she/it would have censured
we would have censured
they would have censured
I would have censure
you would have censure
he/she/it would have censure
we would have censure
they would have censure

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been censuring
you would have been censuring
he/she/it would have been censuring
we would have been censuring
they would have been censuring

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would censure
you would censure
he/she/it would censure
we would censure
they would censure

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be censuring
you would be censuring
he/she/it would be censuring
we would be censuring
they would be censuring

FUTURE

I will censure
you will censure
he/she/it will censure
we will censure
they will censure

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be censuring
you will be censuring
he/she/it will be censuring
we will be censuring
they will be censuring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have censured
you will have censured
he/she/it will have censured
we will have censured
they will have censured

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been censuring
you will have been censuring
he/she/it will have been censuring
we will have been censuring
they will have been censuring

IMPERATIVE

you censure
we let´s censure

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to censure

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was censuring
you were censuring
he/she/it was censuring
we were censuring
they were censuring

PAST PARTICIPLE

censured

PAST PERFECT

I had censured
you had censured
he/she/it had censured
we had censured
they had censured

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been censuring
you had been censuring
he/she/it had been censuring
we had been censuring
they had been censuring

PRESENT

I censure
you censure
he/she/it censures
we censure
they censure

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am censuring
you are censuring
he/she/it is censuring
we are censuring
they are censuring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

censuring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have censured
you have censured
he/she/it has censured
we have censured
they have censured

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been censuring
you have been censuring
he/she/it has been censuring
we have been censuring
they have been censuring

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it censure

SIMPLE PAST

I censured
you censured
he/she/it censured
we censured
they censured

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