Censorship Definition

censorship
noun
  1. counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy
  2. deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances

"Censorship" in song lyrics

See how censorship is used in real songs:

  • "to feel the magnetic seal picket censorship"
    AesopROCK — Basic Cable
  • "I've been restricted, a victim of wicked censorship"
    Chino XL — 90 Bars of Intervention
  • "So books get on your mark and spark that old censorship"
    Das EFX — They Want EFX

Usage tips for "censorship"

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