censored
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɛn.sərd/
KK: /ˈsɛn.sɚd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has had parts removed or altered because they are considered inappropriate or offensive.
Example
The movie was censored to remove scenes that were deemed too violent for younger audiences.
Conversation
Did you see that movie?
Yeah, but I heard it was really censored in some parts.
I was surprised they had to cut so much out.
Me too! It’s a shame when good scenes get censored.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
restricted
edited
suppressed
Antonyms
uncensored
open
unrestricted
verb
Definition
To have removed or suppressed parts of something, usually for reasons of morality, security, or political correctness.
Example
The government censored the film before its release to avoid controversy.
Tense Forms
Past: censored
Past Participle: censored
Conversation
Did you hear that they censored some parts of the movie?
Yeah, I read about that; it was such a big deal.
I can't believe they censored the best scenes.
Root Explanation
Censored → It is formed from "censor" (from Latin "censere", meaning to assess or judge) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "censored" means that something has been assessed or judged and subsequently suppressed or removed from public view.
Memory Tip
Think of the act of 'assessing' ('censere') something and then 'removing' it, which is what it means to be censored.
Visually Confused Words
uncensored
noncensored
enstore