Definition of Censor

1. Noun. Someone who censures or condemns.

Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Derivative terms: Censorial, Censorious

2. Verb. Forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper). "Sam and Sue censor the movie "
Exact synonyms: Ban
Category relationships: Medium
Generic synonyms: Criminalise, Criminalize, Illegalise, Illegalize, Outlaw
Specialized synonyms: Embargo
Derivative terms: Ban, Ban

3. Noun. A person who is authorized to read publications or correspondence or to watch theatrical performances and suppress in whole or in part anything considered obscene or politically unacceptable.
Generic synonyms: Functionary, Official
Derivative terms: Censorial, Censorship

4. Verb. Subject to political, religious, or moral censorship. ; "This magazine is censored by the government"
Specialized synonyms: Blue-pencil, Delete, Edit
Generic synonyms: Appraise, Assess, Evaluate, Measure, Valuate, Value

Definition of Censor

1. n. One of two magistrates of Rome who took a register of the number and property of citizens, and who also exercised the office of inspector of morals and conduct.

Definition of Censor

1. to delete an objectionable word or passage [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Censor

1. In psychoanalytic theory, the psychic barrier that prevents certain unconscious thoughts and wishes from coming to consciousness unless they are so cloaked or disguised as to be unrecognizable. Origin: L. A judge, critic, fr. Censeo, to value, judge (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Censor

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Cenozoic era
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