English Synonym Finder

censor

Definitions

To examine books, movies, or other media and suppress any parts considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.

An official who examines material to be published or broadcast and suppresses parts deemed objectionable.

Examples

The government decided to censor the controversial article before it could be published.

Some parents choose to censor the television programs their children are allowed to watch.

Synonyms

edit expurgate bowdlerize suppress redact sanitize restrict

Antonyms

approve endorse publish release unveil allow permit