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.