Synonyms for
Censorship
Definition
Censorship is the act of controlling what people can see, hear, or read, usually done by the government.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- censorship laws
- media censorship
- internet censorship
- political censorship
- government censorship
- artistic censorship
- self-censorship
- censorship board
Word family
Usage note
Censorship often implies an official or authoritative body suppressing information or expression. 'Self-censorship' refers to individuals refraining from speaking out due to fear of reprisal.
Example sentences
- There was censorship of the news during the war.
- The book was banned because of censorship.
- Censorship is sometimes used to protect people from harmful information.
- The government's censorship of social media is a controversial issue.
- The film was heavily criticized for its censorship of certain scenes.
Quotes
Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. - Mark Twain
Censorship, like charity, should begin at home, but, unlike charity, it should end there. - Clare Boothe Luce
The first condition of progress is the removal of censorship. - George Bernard Shaw