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censor

verbgeneral usecommon/sẽsuˈɾaɾ/cen·su·rar

Definition

1

To examine and suppress parts of a publication, film, or other media for reasons of morality, politics, or security; to reprimand severely.

Usage examples

“The regime tried to censor all opposition newspapers.”
“The teacher censured the student for his disrespect.”

Common combinations

to censor a bookto censor the pressto censor content