Which word means to condemn severely for something?

• A. Noxious
• B. Censure
• C. Engender
• D. Exemplary

Answer: (B)

To condemn severely for something means to express strong disapproval in a formal or official way. The verb that fits this best is censure, which means to blame or criticize in harsh terms, often with authority behind the rebuke. For example, a council may censure a member for misconduct, signaling formal disapproval.

Noxious describes something harmful or poisonous; it refers to the harmful nature of a thing or behavior, not to expressing judgment. Engender means to cause or bring about something, which is about creation rather than judgment. Exemplary means serving as a model of excellence or worth imitating, the opposite of condemning.

So the idea of condemning severely is captured by censure.