1. removing or suppressing parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered objectionable or harmful
Usage: present participle of censor

1. the practice or process of examining and removing objectionable material from publications or broadcasts
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The government is censoring news reports about the protest.
• Social media platforms are censoring certain types of content.
• The school board is censoring books from the library.
• Movie studios often engage in self-censoring to avoid controversy.
• The censoring of artistic expression sparked public debate.
• Heavy censoring made the documentary difficult to follow.
• Critics argue that censoring limits free speech.