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Censors

Verb / ˈsensɜ:z / Another word for censors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Censors are people or things that watch and control what people say or do.

Synonyms & similar words

censor ban inspectors examiners scrutinizers regulators supervisors monitors overseers controllers watchdogs auditors reviewers arbiters judges evaluators assessors gatekeepers selectors approvals filters checks

Example sentences

  1. The government hired censors to make sure nobody criticized the leader.
  2. The book was banned because the censors thought it was inappropriate for children.
  3. The TV show was taken off the air because the censors thought it was too controversial.
  4. The company had to change their advertisement because the censors said it was misleading.
  5. The newspaper had to be careful not to offend the censors with their articles.

Quotes

  • Censors tend to do what only psychotics do: they confuse reality with illusion. - David Cronenberg
  • The censors are always waiting to pounce on any kind of freedom of expression. - Peter Tork
  • The censors are coming! The censors are coming! - Chris Jericho

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