Censure Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɛnʃɝ

SEN-shur

UK

sˈɛnʃɐ

SEN-shuh

Definition

Strong formal criticism or disapproval, often by an official person or group.

Usage & Nuances

Very formal and mainly used in official, political, or academic contexts. 'Censure' as a noun is often used for official statements of disapproval, and as a verb it means to strongly criticize, especially in a formal way. Do not confuse with 'censor' (to block or suppress information).

• Spanish: censura (formal)
• Portuguese (BR): censura (formal)
• Portuguese (PT): censura (formal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 谴责 (正式) - 指责 (正式)
• Chinese (Traditional): 譴責 (正式) - 指責 (正式)
• Hindi: निंदा (औपचारिक)
• Arabic: لوم (رسمي) - انتقاد (رسمي)
• Bengali: নিন্দা - তিরস্কার (সরকারি)
• Russian: порицание - выговор
• Japanese: 譴責（けんせき） - 厳重な非難
• Vietnamese: khiển trách - chỉ trích nghiêm khắc
• Korean: 견책 - 공식적 비난
• Turkish: kınama - resmî eleştiri
• Urdu: مذمت - سرزنش (سرکاری)
• Indonesian: kecaman - teguran resmi

Example Sentences

The president faced censure from the parliament.

basic

The teacher’s actions brought censure from parents.

basic

He spoke despite the risk of official censure.

basic

The mayor was threatened with censure after the scandal.

natural

Public censure can damage a politician’s reputation.

natural

The committee chose to censure the member for his dishonest statements.

natural