From the given options, choose the pair of words which carries the same relationship as :

Despise : Detest 

Censure : Criticise

The correct answer is option 1: Censure : Criticise

Despise and Detest both mean to strongly dislike or hate something or someone. They are synonyms.

Similarly, Censure and Criticise both mean to express disapproval, especially in a formal or strong way. They are also synonyms, showing the same relationship as in the given pair.

Why not the other options?

• Bleak : Bright – These are opposites. Bleak means dull, gloomy, or hopeless, while Bright means full of light or hope.

• Callous : Compassionate – Also opposites. Callous means emotionally unfeeling or insensitive, while Compassionate means kind and sympathetic.

• Cease : Commence – These are antonyms. Cease means to stop and Commence means to begin.