censorship
gb/sˈɛnsɚʃˌɪp/ us/sˈɛnsɚʃˌɪp/
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Inglês
Acepções
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Substantivo
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process
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control of public expression
control over what people are allowed to say, write, watch, or read, often by a government or powerful organization.
Padrão de uso:
censorship of [speech/media/content]; [adjective] censorship; censorship by [authority]
Erro comum:
Censorship is usually uncountable. Say “an act of censorship” or “censorship of the media,” not usually “a censorship.”
Sinônimos
suppression (emphasizes preventing information or opinions from spreading)
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restriction (often milder; may refer to limits rather than complete banning)
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control (broader and less specifically about speech, media, or information)
Antônimos
freedom of expression (the freedom to communicate ideas without censorship)
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free speech (especially the right to express opinions publicly)
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open access (emphasizes the availability of information)
Colocações
government censorship
|state censorship
|press censorship
|media censorship
|internet censorship
|political censorship
|strict censorship
|heavy censorship
|censorship laws
|censorship regime
Temas
media
|politics
|law
|communication
|civil_rights
Exemplos
- Journalists accused the government of using censorship to silence criticism.
- The film was released with heavy censorship in several countries.
- Online censorship can limit access to news, social media, and political debate.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Censorship can stop people from reading some news.
- The country has strict censorship of newspapers and websites.
Substantivo
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action
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specific censoring of material
the act of cutting, changing, hiding, or blocking a specific piece of content.
Padrão de uso:
the censorship of [specific content]; [removal/change] was censorship
Erro comum:
Do not confuse censorship with censor. A censor is a person or official; censorship is the action or system.
Sinônimos
redaction (usually means removing or blacking out text, often for privacy or security)
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deletion (neutral term for removal, without necessarily implying political or moral control)
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editing out (informal phrase for removing part of a film, text, or recording)
Antônimos
uncensored release (publication or distribution without cuts or blocking)
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publication (making material available instead of suppressing it)
Colocações
censorship of a scene
|censorship of content
|censorship of posts
|censorship of criticism
|censorship of a book
|censorship of a song
|accusations of censorship
|claims of censorship
Temas
media
|publishing
|internet
|communication
Exemplos
- The censorship of several scenes made the story hard to follow.
- Users complained about the censorship of posts about the protest.
- She argued that removing the cartoon was censorship, not routine editing.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The censorship of the song removed several words.
- Many viewers noticed the censorship of the violent scene.
Gramática
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GB/sˈɛnsɚʃˌɪp/
US/sˈɛnsɚʃˌɪp/
Sílabas e tonicidade
cen - sor - ship (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (cen)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: censorship
- Plural: censorship
Expressões
censorship board
1/sˈɛnsɚʃˌɪp bˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
official content review body
a group that checks media and decides whether parts must be cut or banned.
Exemplos
- The censorship board ordered cuts to scenes it considered too violent.
- Producers had to submit the film to the censorship board before release.
- The novel was banned after a review by the censorship board.
government censorship
1/ɡˈʌvɚnmənt sˈɛnsɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
censorship by the government
when a government controls or blocks what people can say, publish, or access.
Exemplos
- The report describes widespread government censorship of independent media.
- Artists protested against government censorship of theater and film.
- Government censorship blocked several news websites during the crisis.
internet censorship
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt sˈɛnsɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
blocking online information
control or blocking of websites, apps, posts, or online information.
Exemplos
- Internet censorship made several messaging apps unavailable during the election.
- The organization tracks internet censorship and website blocking around the world.
- Critics said the new filtering system would increase internet censorship.
media censorship
1/mˈidiə sˈɛnsɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
control of mass media
control over what newspapers, TV, films, radio, or online media can show or say.
Exemplos
- Critics say media censorship prevents citizens from hearing opposing views.
- During the crisis, the authorities increased media censorship.
- The documentary examines media censorship in times of war.
political censorship
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl sˈɛnsɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
suppression of political views
blocking or controlling political opinions, criticism, or information.
Exemplos
- The platform was accused of political censorship after it removed opposition pages.
- Political censorship often targets criticism of leaders and parties.
- The law was criticized as a tool for political censorship.
press censorship
1/pɹˈɛs sˈɛnsɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
control of news reporting
control over what journalists and newspapers are allowed to report.
Exemplos
- The newspaper published blank spaces to protest press censorship.
- Press censorship made it dangerous for reporters to cover corruption.
- International groups condemned the country's harsh press censorship.
prior censorship
1/pɹˈaɪɚ sˈɛnsɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
legal
censorship before publication
censorship that happens before people can see or hear something.
Exemplos
- Civil liberties groups argued that the licensing system amounted to prior censorship.
- Courts are often wary of prior censorship because it blocks speech before the public can hear it.
- The publisher said the review requirement was a form of prior censorship.
self-censorship
1/sˈɛlf sˈɛnsɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
limiting your own expression
when people choose not to say or publish something because they are afraid of the reaction.
Exemplos
- Fear of losing advertising money led to self-censorship in the newsroom.
- Many employees practice self-censorship when discussing politics at work.
- Self-censorship can make public debate seem calmer than it really is.