The ethics committee may take a decision to（ ）him or to censure

The ethics committee may take a decision to（ ）him or to censure him.
A、​abdicate
B、assume
C、admonish
D、actuate​
【正确答案】：C
【题目解析】：本题考查动词词义辨析。abdicate：退位，放弃；assume：假定，假设；admonish：责备，训诫；actuate：激励，驱使。句意：道德委员会也许会决定对他进行训诫或是严厉批评。故C选项符合题意。