Sensored

The act of suppressing, deleting, or restricting access to information, ideas, or content considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or politically incorrect. This suppression can occur in various forms, including removal of text, images, or audio; blocking websites or social media accounts; or limiting the dissemination of specific viewpoints. Censorship often involves a governing body or authority, private organization, or individual making decisions on what information is permissible and accessible to the public or a specific group.

Sensored meaning with examples

• The government's actions, like **censoring** online news reports critical of the president, raised concerns about freedom of speech. Many believed the **censored** information contained vital information. Opposition groups were further enraged at their information being withheld.
• Due to the graphic content, the film's most violent scenes were **censored** to receive a lower age rating, allowing a broader audience to view it. Although a few key aspects had to be altered, the final product could be viewed by a large audience.
• After a scandal, the company was forced to **censor** all social media posts to protect their brand image and contain any further potential backlash. They needed to be carefully prepared to communicate with the media.
• The author’s manuscript was **censored** by the publisher, removing passages deemed controversial. The author was deeply saddened and disheartened by the decision, and had to make the difficult choice of complying with the request.