censoring
Definitions
The act of examining books, movies, or other media and suppressing parts considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.
The practice of officially suppressing or deleting speech, writing, or information deemed objectionable.
Examples
The government was accused of censoring the news to prevent public unrest.
She argued that censoring artistic expression is a dangerous step toward authoritarianism.
Synonyms
redacting suppressing expurgating bowdlerizing restricting editing silencing
Antonyms
permitting approving publishing endorsing releasing promoting advocating