Sensurahin (en. Censor)

/sɛn.su.ˈɾa.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something that limits or removes content from publication or media.
Books with sensitive content are often censored by the government.
Ang mga aklat na may sensitibong nilalaman ay madalas na sinensurahan ng gobyerno.
Reviewing and altering content to avoid violations of regulations or standards.
He had to censor his speech to avoid hurting anyone.
Kinailangan niyang sensurahin ang kanyang talumpati upang hindi makasakit ng sinuman.
Correcting a text or media for purposes of morality or politics.
They chose to censor the film because of its controversial themes.
Pinili nilang sensurahin ang pelikula dahil sa mga temang kontrobersyal.

Etymology

from the French word 'censurer'

Common Phrases and Expressions

censor the content
Contents that should be modified or removed from publication.
sensurahin ang nilalaman
censor the statement
Modify or limit the statement released.
sensurahin ang pahayag

Related Words

censorship
The process of controlling content that can be accessed by the public.
sensura
censor
A person responsible for reviewing and censoring content.
tagasuri

Slang Meanings

Critic or commentator, who tends to pick fights over minor issues.
Wow, he's always critiquing in the group even for the slightest mistake!
Grabe, siya lagi na lang nangsensura sa grupo, kahit na konting pagkakamali lang!
To express a painful truth or judgment.
I wish she didn't critique because it really hurt me.
Sana hindi na lang siya nag-sensura, kasi nasaktan talaga ako.
To be overly sharp or merciless in comments.
His critiques are so annoying!
Ang sensura niya sa boses, nakakabuwisit na!