Censored

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛnsərd/

Definitions of censored

verb to suppress or delete any part of a book, film, letter, or other publication that is considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.

Example Sentences

A1 The TV show was censored for inappropriate content.

A2 The newspaper censored the article before publishing it.

B1 The government censored the internet to control information.

B2 The book was censored by the authorities for its controversial themes.

C1 The film director refused to allow his work to be censored by the studio.

C2 The artist's work was censored by the gallery for its explicit content.

Examples of censored in a Sentence

formal The controversial content was censored by the government.

informal They censored my post on social media because it violated community guidelines.

slang I can't believe they censored that scene in the movie, it was so unnecessary.

figurative Her emotions were so raw and unfiltered, like a censored version of herself.

Grammatical Forms of censored

• past tense: censored
• plural: censored
• comparative: more censored
• superlative: most censored
• present tense: censor
• future tense: will censor
• perfect tense: have censored
• continuous tense: is censoring
• singular: censored
• positive degree: censored
• infinitive: to censor
• gerund: censoring
• participle: censoring

Origin and Evolution of censored

First Known Use: 1599 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'censored' has its origins in ancient Rome, specifically from the role of the 'censor' who was responsible for overseeing public morals and behavior.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of official oversight and control, the word 'censored' has evolved to encompass any form of suppression or restriction of information or expression.