censor

[Cen·sor]

A censor takes out things that are objectionable or inappropriate, like the censors at the TV networks bleeping out all the bad words in a show.

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One of two magistrates of Rome who took a register of the number and property of citizens, and who also exercised the office of inspector of morals and conduct.

Noun
a person who is authorized to read publications or correspondence or to watch theatrical performances and suppress in whole or in part anything considered obscene or politically unacceptable

Verb
subject to political, religious, or moral censorship; "This magazine is censored by the government"

Verb
forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)

n.
One of two magistrates of Rome who took a register of the number and property of citizens, and who also exercised the office of inspector of morals and conduct.

n.
One who is empowered to examine manuscripts before they are committed to the press, and to forbid their publication if they contain anything obnoxious; -- an official in some European countries.

n.
One given to fault-finding; a censurer.

n.
A critic; a reviewer.

Censor

Cen"sor , n. [L. censor, fr. censere to value, tax.] 1. (Antiq.) One of two magistrates of Rome who took a register of the number and property of citizens, and who also exercised the office of inspector of morals and conduct. 2. One who is empowered to examine manuscripts before they are committed to the press, and to forbid their publication if they contain anything obnoxious; -- an official in some European countries. 3. One given to fault-finding; a censurer.

Nor can the most circumspect attention, or steady rectitude, escape blame from censors who have no inclination to approve.

4. A critic; a reviewer.

Received with caution by the censors of the press.

One of two magistrates of Rome who took a register of the number and property of citizens, and who also exercised the office of inspector of morals and conduct.

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Usage Examples

Again, like I said, we're not trying to censor anyone. If you think drugs are cool, fine. Make that movie. We are not going to stop you, or try to stop you, but we would encourage other people to be a bit more responsible about their portrayal of drug usage.

You can't censor people's dreams.

Both the American people and nations that censor the internet should understand that our government is committed to helping promote internet freedom.

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Other Usage Examples

When you're in love, you're so happy that you want to tell people about it. But now I have to censor myself. You need to protect the happiness you have.

Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other.

It's incredible that they censor films. It's sad.

I think the enemy is self-censorship. In a free society the biggest danger is that you're afraid to the point where you censor yourself.