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to censor
01
to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes
02
(of art, news, document, etc.) to scan and remove or change the unacceptable parts in order to avert them from becoming public
Censor
01
someone whose job involves reviewing and suppressing obscene or politically unwanted material from a book, movie, etc.
02
someone who censures or condemns
Example
In some countries, authorities actively censor online content to control information flow.
During wartime, newspapers were often censored to prevent the release of sensitive information.
The school library had to censor books with explicit content to ensure they were suitable for students.
The social media platform implemented measures to censor hate speech and harmful content.
The government decided to censor certain parts of the film due to its sensitive content.
