What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
deprecate
Example
I must deprecate your behavior in the meeting yesterday. [deprecate: verb]
Example
She constantly deprecates herself, even though she is talented. [deprecates: verb]
Example
The doctor deprecates the use of tobacco for his patients. [deprecates: verb]
censure
Example
The government issued a censure against the company for violating environmental regulations. [censure: noun]
Example
The teacher censured the student for cheating on the exam. [censured: verb]
Example
The committee decided to censure the politician for his unethical behavior. [censure: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Deprecate is more commonly used than censure in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between deprecate and censure?
Censure is more formal than deprecate and is typically used in formal contexts such as politics, law, or business.
