censoring Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Censoring?
Other words for censoring include bowdlerize, expunge and expurgate. Its opposite is decensor.
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Censoring as a Verb
present participle and gerund of censor
To review for, and if necessary to remove or suppress, content from books, films, correspondence, and other media which is regarded as objectionable (for example, obscene, likely to incite violence, or sensitive).
Occupying powers typically censor anything reeking of resistance
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Censoring as a Noun
An act of censorship.
A partial obscuring of data points.
Censoring in a Sentence
Occupying powers typically censor anything reeking of resistance
Word Forms & Grammar
censoring
censoring (countable and uncountable, plural censorings)
Censoring: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | present participle and gerund of censor |
| Synonyms | bowdlerize, expunge and expurgate |
| Antonyms | decensor |
| Plural | censorings |
Questions People Ask About Censoring
Is censoring a verb or a noun?
Censoring is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the opposite of censoring?
The opposite of censoring is decensor.
What is the plural of censoring?
The plural of censoring is censorings.