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Meaning of the word censor in English

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censor

US /ˈsen.sɚ/
UK /ˈsen.sɚ/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
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The government appointed a censor to review all incoming foreign publications.
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The film was heavily edited by the censor before its release.
Synonym:
editorreviewerscrutinizerexpurgatorbowdlerizer

Verb

1.

to examine (books, films, etc.) officially and suppress unacceptable parts of them

Example:
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The government decided to censor all media reports during the crisis.
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They tried to censor the controversial documentary.
Synonym:
expurgatecutredacteditsuppressrestrictcontrolvet
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