Meaning & use
censor
An official who examines books, films, or other material and removes or bans anything considered unacceptable.
See it in a sentence
The censors cut several scenes from the film before it could be released.
In some countries, government censors review the news before it is published.
A note on using this word
Do not confuse 'censor', a person who suppresses content, with 'censure', which means to formally criticize someone.
Words with a similar meaning
examiner
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To examine and remove or suppress parts of material considered unsuitable or offensive.
The network censored the interview to remove any offensive language.
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