Question

Read the sentence from Samuel Johnson's preface to A Dictionary of the English Language. It is the fate of those who toil at the lower employments of life, to be rather driven by the fear of evil, than attracted by the prospect of good; to be exposed to censure, without hope of praise. What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence?

a statement of wit or amusement
an expression of disapproval or condemnation
a sentiment of indifference or apathy
an exclamation of profound admiration or esteem

Answer 1

the answer is b. an expression of disapproval or condemnation

Answer 2

B.) an expression of disapproval or condemnation

Samuel Johnson uses censure as something that will have a negative result on someone who doesn´t try to do good, and surrenders to fear of evil.