Definition
a censor: an official who edits something, an inspector, a critic
to censor: to examine a film, a book, etc. to see if it contains offensive material, and to edit it
This movie was censored. The censors removed all the violent scenes.
censored: having been examined and altered for offensive material, edited
- "I've just learned that the Delavigne Christmas e-card has been intercepted by the FBI, they've censored everything!"
- "Everyone should be able to express their ideas freely, whenever they want, without being censored or ridiculed."
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