Censor

/ˈsɛn.sɚ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An official who examines material (such as books, movies, or publications) and removes or suppresses what is considered objectionable.

The censor approved the film after several controversial scenes were cut.

A person who oversees the suppression of parts of communication deemed inappropriate or harmful.

The government appointed a new censor to control the flow of information.

verb

To examine and remove or suppress unacceptable parts of a publication, movie, or other content.

The company decided to censor the report before publishing it.

To restrict access to information or material deemed inappropriate.

Social media platforms are often criticized for their tendency to censor political content.

From Latin censor, meaning 'a person who rates or judges.'

censorship

The practice of officially examining books, movies, etc., and suppressing unacceptable parts.

censored content

Material that has been suppressed or edited.

censoring media

The act of modifying media to remove objectionable content.

censorship

The practice of controlling what can be accessed, published, or viewed.

censorial

Relating to or characteristic of a censor.

To block or remove content online.

That site censors any comment that criticizes its policies.

To edit something to make it more acceptable or safe.

The show was completely censored for the daytime airtime.