censor Synonyms
censor Meaning
censor (n)
someone who censures or condemns
a person who is authorized to read publications or correspondence or to watch theatrical performances and suppress in whole or in part anything considered obscene or politically unacceptable
censor (v)
forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)
subject to political, religious, or moral censorship
censor (n.)
One of two magistrates of Rome who took a register of the number and property of citizens, and who also exercised the office of inspector of morals and conduct.
One who is empowered to examine manuscripts before they are committed to the press, and to forbid their publication if they contain anything obnoxious; -- an official in some European countries.
One given to fault-finding; a censurer.
A critic; a reviewer.
censor Sentence Examples
- The government's decision to censor certain books sparked controversy among writers and publishers.
- The school board implemented a policy to censor inappropriate content in textbooks.
- Some argue that censoring artistic expression limits freedom of speech and stifles creativity.
- Social media platforms often employ algorithms to automatically censor content that violates community guidelines.
- In totalitarian regimes, the state often censors media to control the flow of information and suppress dissent.
- Parents may choose to censor television shows and movies to shield their children from explicit content.
- The film faced heavy censorship due to its controversial themes and scenes depicting violence.
- The author felt frustrated when the publisher insisted on censoring certain passages from the manuscript.
- Many internet users advocate for platforms to adopt transparent policies regarding content censorship.
- Censorship can be a double-edged sword, protecting against harmful content while also restricting freedom of expression.
FAQs About the word censor
someone who censures or condemns, a person who is authorized to read publications or correspondence or to watch theatrical performances and suppress in whole or
edit, review, delete, shorten, launder, bowdlerize, expurgate, repress, examine, clean (up)
approve, authorize, authorize, approve, sanction,sanction,
The government's decision to censor certain books sparked controversy among writers and publishers.
The school board implemented a policy to censor inappropriate content in textbooks.
Some argue that censoring artistic expression limits freedom of speech and stifles creativity.
Social media platforms often employ algorithms to automatically censor content that violates community guidelines.
