Definition

An action of restricting or controlling what can be seen or heard, often by removing or altering content deemed inappropriate or sensitive.

Example

The censoring of the film led to public protests about freedom of expression.

Conversation

Did you hear about the censoring of that new movie?

Yeah, I can't believe they did that!

It's frustrating because it limits our ability to see the full story.

Totally! Art should be free, not restricted by censoring.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To examine and remove parts of something, such as a book, film, or speech, that are considered inappropriate or offensive.

Example

The government is censoring the news to control what information the public receives.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the new rules on censoring content online?

Yeah, it's getting pretty strict these days.

I wonder how that will affect our favorite shows.

Root Explanation

Censoring → It is formed from "censor" (from Latin "censere", meaning to assess or judge) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "censoring" refers to the action of assessing or judging content, often to suppress or remove objectionable material.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'assessing' ('censere') something to determine if it should be allowed or removed — that's what censoring means.

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