self-censorship
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"You're taught you should always preach the truth, but in a country like Venezuela sometimes you have to practice self-censorship."
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
Without clear boundaries, self-censorship spreads among analysts, journalists and academics who fear becoming the next target.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026
After that, Chow said, the film industry stepped up self-censorship.
From Barron's ● Dec. 22, 2025
According to PEN America, artists and performers across the country report a growing climate of self-censorship, with many avoiding political humor altogether.
From Salon ● Nov. 6, 2025
The retightening of controls in 1971 reduced the volume of new works being published, and many writers retreated into a self-censorship, which restricted their creativity.
From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.
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