censorship
noun/ˈsɛnsərʃɪp/
Frequency rank: #5,055 most common English word
Meaning
the suppression or prohibition of speech, writing, or other content deemed harmful or sensitive by an authority.
Example sentence
The government's censorship of the press made it difficult for journalists to report the truth.
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