censurable

adjective

ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce censurable (audio)
Definition of censurablenext
1
as in guilty
deserving reproach or blame censurable conduct that should get that student expelled

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2
as in offensive
provoking or likely to provoke protest the censurable language on the poster resulted in it being taken down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for censurable
  1. guilty
  2. offensive
  3. punishable
  4. unacceptable
  5. reprehensible
  6. obnoxious
  7. culpable
  8. unpleasant
Adjective
  • After Graf announced Robinson would stand trial on all seven counts, Robinson pleaded not guilty to each of the charges.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Court records show that Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in his DUI case in Florida.
    — Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of guilty
Adjective
  • The only intrigue at offensive line was the backup center battle between Hudson and Patrick.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The impact of new UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino was felt immediately.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of offensive
Adjective
  • In fact, voting by noncitizens is extremely rare and is punishable as a felony that carries the potential for deportation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • That’s punishable by up to a year in county jail, a fine up to $1,000 or both.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of punishable
Adjective
  • That explanation, which was given to Quatraro on the field, clearly was unacceptable to the Royals manager.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Both noted that any sort of political violence is unacceptable.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of unacceptable
Adjective
  • So while Murrill’s desire to deprive exonerees of money is terrible, Alexander said, her efforts to prevent them from having their names officially cleared are truly reprehensible.
    — Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In the last two weeks, two Illinois House Democrats have been exposed for allegedly misusing their offices, engaging in reprehensible conduct and abusing the public trust placed in them as state representatives.
    — Amy Elik, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of reprehensible
Adjective
  • Still, the constant death against even low-level grunt enemies, let alone fearsome bosses, is annoying and obnoxious.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Thank goodness Angie Nixon is not an aggressively obnoxious member of the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America).
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of obnoxious
Adjective
  • But isn’t the manager culpable when his dugout repeatedly butchers fundamental baserunning and defensive basics?
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Yes, every life includes some unique and untold combination of experiences for which other people are morally culpable.
    — Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Definition of culpable
Adjective
  • Discard soy sauce that smells unpleasant, has a sour taste, or contains mold.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Cedarwood Oil Cedarwood is another essential oil with an unpleasant smell to mice as well as other pests.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of unpleasant
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“Censurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censurable. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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