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self-censoring

[/self ˈsen.sər.ɪŋ/]
noun/gerund/adjective
autocensura
1. The action of suppressing or restraining one's own speech, writing, or creative expression, often due to fear of judgment, consequences, or social disapproval
Self-censoring on social media has become increasingly common among young professionals worried about their online reputation.
A autocensura nas redes sociais tornou-se cada vez mais comum entre profissionais jovens preocupados com sua reputação online.
2. The process of voluntarily limiting one's own expression without external pressure
Writers often struggle with self-censoring when tackling controversial topics.
Os escritores frequentemente lutam com a autocensura ao abordar tópicos controversos.
Synonyms
self-suppressionself-restraintself-limitationvoluntary censorship
Antonyms
free speechunrestricted expressiontransparencycandor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autocensura
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
autocensura
Standard usage
São Paulo
autocensura
Standard usage, common in media and academia
Portugal
autocensura
Standard usage, consistent across regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite one's tongue
hold back
keep one's mouth shut
engolir seco (to swallow dry)
guardar para si (to keep to oneself)
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