Censur or censor

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Censor

Noun

Definition:

An official who examines books, films, news, etc. that are about to be published and suppresses any parts that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security

Examples:

  1. The report was approved by the military censors
  2. The movie has been given an adults-only rating by film censors

Synonyms:

  • Expurgator

Censor

Verb

Definition:

Examine (a book, film, etc.) officially and suppress unacceptable parts of it

Examples:

  1. The report had been censored ‘in the national interest’
  2. The letters she received were censored

Synonyms:

  • Cut
  • Delete
  • Delete parts of
  • Redact

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