What is another word for censored?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛnsəd] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the word "censored" that can be used depending on the context and tone of the conversation or writing. "Redacted" is a commonly used synonym that refers to the removal of sensitive or confidential information. "Suppressed" can also be used to describe the act of limiting or preventing the distribution of information. "Blacked out" is another synonym often used in the context of censorship, particularly in reference to blacking out specific words or phrases. "Edited" can also be used, although it often implies a more extensive process of review and revision rather than simply removing content. Ultimately, the synonym chosen depends on the specific circumstances and purpose of the censorship.

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What are the opposite words for censored?

Censorship can be a controversial topic and as such, it's important to explore the antonyms, or opposite words, for the term "censored." As censorship refers to the suppression or control of information, some antonyms that come to mind are freedom, liberation, or openness. By contrast, censored materials are restrictive, closed off, or limited. Other antonyms could include transparency, accessibility, disclosure, and honesty. A world without censorship could allow for diversity and opinions from all sides to present their views on various topics without being silenced, enhancing democracy and informed decision-making. Maintaining balance between free speech and censorship is important to ensure fair and just expression, enlightened discourse and informed decision-making.

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Usage examples for Censored

I can't explain the present situation to you because it would only be censored, but I hope to write about it later.
"My War Experiences in Two Continents"
Sarah Macnaughtan
To steal a large iron-bound box from the Commandant's bureau would be at any time a difficult feat, but when it is considered that the only opportunity for the theft occurred in the middle of the day, and also that the box contained compasses and maps by the dozen, several cameras, solidified alcohol, censored books, in fact all those things which we were most strictly forbidden to possess, it must be owned that it was an extraordinary performance.
"The Escaping Club"
A. J. Evans
Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.
"The Escaping Club"
A. J. Evans

Famous quotes with Censored

  • I might be writing what people expect me to write, writing from that place where I might be ruled by economic considerations. To overcome that, I started working with my dreams, because I'm not so censored when I use dream material.
    Kathy Acker
  • The First Amendment says nothing about your getting paid for saying anything. It just says you can say it. I don't believe that if a corporation pulls all the money out of you or a network pulls their money away or you get fired, you're being censored.
    Penn Jillette
  • When I was very little, we would get letters from China, in Chinese, and they' be censored. We were a very insular little family.
    Maya Lin
  • I don't regret anything I ever do or say. I don't like to live my life being censored. I like to say what I feel, and I think people respect that because you're honest.
    Eva Longoria
  • And in the Second World War, you didn't just read about it in the newspapers because you weren't allowed to read it in the newspapers. It was all censored, you know? So nobody knew what we were doing.
    Patrick Macnee

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