C1verbformalpoliticsmedia
US/ˈsen.sər/
UK/ˈsen.sə/
to remove or ban parts of books, films or news because they are thought to be harmful or unsuitable
In context
The government tried to censor news about the protests.
Several scenes were censored before the film reached cinemas.
Some parents want to censor what their children read online.
Words that go with censor
verb + noun
- censor the newsThe state used to censor the news.
- censor informationAuthorities censor information about the accident.
- censor a filmThey refused to censor the film.
- censor a bookSchools should not censor a book without good reason.
adverb + verb
- heavily censoredThe letters were heavily censored.
verb + preposition
- self-censorMany writers self-censor out of fear.