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censura

[sen-SU-ra]
nounfemininepl: censuras
censorship
1. The suppression or prohibition of speech, writing, or other forms of expression deemed objectionable by authorities
The government imposed strict censorship on the media.
O governo impôs uma censura rigorosa sobre a mídia.
2. The official examination and suppression of content before publication or broadcast
Film censorship has become less strict over the decades.
A censura de filmes se tornou menos rigorosa ao longo das décadas.
3. Disapproval or criticism of someone's actions or words
He faced censure from his colleagues for his inappropriate remarks.
Ele enfrentou censura de seus colegas por seus comentários inadequados.
Synonyms
proibiçãosupressãorepreensãocondenaçãodesaprovação
Antonyms
liberdadepermissãoaprovaçãoliberdade de expressão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
censura
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
censura
Standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
censura
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
censura
Identical usage; historically significant during the Estado Novo period

Related Idioms & Phrases

censura prévia
levantar a censura
sob censura
censura moral
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