Censor Definition & Meaning
censor
- noun
- someone who censures or condemns
- 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
- verb
- forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)
- subject to political, religious, or moral censorship; "This magazine is censored by the government"
"Censor" in song lyrics
See how censor is used in real songs:
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"Lose my head over speak of a censor"
3rd Bass — Green Eggs and Swine -
"My loops and loops and rhymes you never censor"
3rd Bass — Green Eggs and Swine -
"Both the formal squad censor"
Aesop Rock — Catacomb Kids
Words that rhyme with censor
Usage tips for "censor"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "censor" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for censor to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does censor mean?
- someone who censures or condemns 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 forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper) subject to political, religious, or moral censorship; "This magazine is censored by the government"
- What part of speech is censor?
- Censor is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does censor have?
- Censor has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).