Censorship
Censorship noun - Deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Censorship
Restriction and censorship are semantically related. in forbiddance topic. In some cases you can use "Restriction" instead a noun "Censorship".
Restriction
Restriction noun - Something that limits one's freedom of action or choice.
Censorship and restriction are semantically related. You can use "Censorship" instead a noun "Restriction".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- block and censorship
- block and restriction
- control and censorship
- control and restriction
- reserve and censorship
- reserve and restriction
- limitation and censorship
- limitation and restriction
- bar and censorship
- bar and restriction
- restraint and censorship
- restraint and restriction
- ban and censorship
- ban and restriction
Both words in one sentence
-
He was further able to enhance the effect by the censorship rules of the time regarding what parts of the body could or could not be shown (the navel being the most well-known restriction).
Source: Theiss Titillation Theory -
Kazan, Preminger, and Billy Wilder in particular were especially bold in challenging the censorship of the time, and broke barriers in terms of restriction of sexual content.
Cite this Source
Restriction and Censorship. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/censorship/restriction
Censorship & Restriction. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/censorship/restriction>.
Restriction or Censorship. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/censorship/restriction.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "censorship" and "restriction" have occurred on timeline