censure meaning in Hindi

censure in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Synonyms

   Choose the word that means the same as "Criticize".

   ACensureBAbuseCAppreciateDBlame
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Censure

   The correct answer is: Censure
   'Censure' means to express strong disapproval or criticism of someone officially or formally. It is the closest and most precise synonym for 'criticize'. Example: 'The committee censured the official for misconduct.'
   Why other options are wrong:
   Option 2 — Abuse: Means to treat with cruelty or to use improperly; more extreme than criticize.
   Option 3 — Appreciate: The antonym of criticize; means to value or acknowledge positively.
   Option 4 — Blame: Means to hold responsible for a fault; related but different — blaming assigns responsibility, criticizing expresses disapproval.
   Correct answer: Option 1 — Censure

2. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution

   Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'An official reprimand or strong criticism'.

   AAccusationBDenunciationCCensureDIndictment
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Censure

   'Censure' is an official, formal reprimand or expression of strong disapproval.
   'Accusation' = a charge; 'Denunciation' = public condemnation; 'Indictment' = formal legal charge.
   'Censure' fits best as 'official reprimand or strong criticism'.
   Hence, the answer is Censure.

3. SSC CGL 2020 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Censure

   AContemptBBlunderCFaultDApplause
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Applause

   Answer: Applause
   Solution:
   • Censure means to express severe disapproval or criticism (निंदा करना); its direct antonym is applause, which means to express approval or praise (प्रशंसा करना).
   Why the other options are incorrect:
   • Contempt – means disdain or disrespect (तिरस्कार), still a negative judgment, not approval.
   • Blunder – means a serious mistake (भूल), unrelated to expressing approval or disapproval.
   • Fault – means a defect or error (त्रुटि), not an expression of praise.

Examples

• “The minister was censured for his careless remarks.”

censure – questions

What is the meaning of censure in Hindi?

censure means “निंदा करना, फटकारना” in Hindi. In English: To express strong disapproval or criticism

What are the synonyms of censure?

Synonyms of censure: criticize, condemn, rebuke, reprimand.

What is the opposite of censure?

Antonyms of censure: praise, commend, approve.

Has censure been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – censure has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2020 T-1.

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