Pronunciation: /ˈsɛnsər/
noun a person who examines books, movies, letters, etc., and removes things that are considered to be offensive, immoral, harmful to society, etc.
A1 The movie was rated PG-13 due to the censor's decision.
A2 The censor removed the offensive scenes from the film before its release.
B1 The censor's job is to review content and determine what is suitable for public consumption.
B2 The novel underwent heavy censorship before it could be published in the country.
C1 The government's strict censorship laws limit freedom of expression in the media.
C2 The censor's role in controlling information can have significant societal implications.
verb to examine books, movies, letters, etc., and remove things that are considered to be offensive, immoral, harmful to society, etc.
A1 The teacher censored the inappropriate content in the book before giving it to the students.
A2 Parents often censor what their children watch on TV to ensure it is age-appropriate.
B1 The government has been criticized for censoring social media posts that are critical of their policies.
B2 Some countries have strict laws that censor any form of political dissent.
C1 The film director refused to censor the controversial scene despite pressure from the studio.
C2 Freedom of speech is often limited in countries where the government censors any form of criticism.
formal The government decided to censor the controversial documentary before it could be released to the public.
informal I can't believe they censored that scene from the movie!
slang They always censor stuff on TV, it's so annoying.
figurative She felt like her emotions were being censored by her own mind.
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