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censored

adjective

Simple meaning

Having parts removed that are not allowed.

Pronunciation

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sehnserd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsɛnsɚd

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Word Review

Definition

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adjective

  1. Having had objectionable content removed.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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This meaning: Having had objectionable content removed.

Used this way, censored is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • expurgated , rarer, so it draws attention

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More ways to use censored

  • “The censored press in some countries.”adjective

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • censornounBase word

    Someone who censures or condemns.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • censorshipnounDerived noun

    Counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: having had objectionable content removed

expurgatedRare

Antonyms

Sense: having had objectionable content removed

uncensored

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