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Censoring

Noun / ˈsensɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for censoring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of suppressing or restricting certain parts of something, such as removing or banning certain words or content.

Synonyms & similar words

censor censorship ban securityreview suppressing restricting banning editing culling deleting omitting expurgating redacting scrutinizing examining monitoring filtering screening vetting bowdlerizing purging restraining forbidding

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  1. The teacher was censoring inappropriate language in the students essays.
  2. The government is censoring sensitive information to protect national security.
  3. The newspaper was accused of censoring the article critical of the government.
  4. The book was heavily censored before it could be published in the conservative country.
  5. The internet filter was censoring access to certain websites.

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