censoring
/sɛnˈsɔːrɪŋ/ · cen·sor·ing
verb
- 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.
- To edit or modify content to conform to certain standards or regulations. The government censored the news report to avoid offending a sensitive group.
noun
- An act of censorship. The censorship of the artist's work was widely criticized.
Did you know? The term 'censoring' is often associated with the Roman practice of censoring citizens for moral or social infractions, which involved publicly listing the names of those deemed unworthy.