self-censorship

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of self-censorship Fear and self-censorship on campus Across the university, administrators and professors say there is now a pervasive environment of fear and self-censorship. Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025 Editors engage in self-censorship, softening headlines and opting not to run stories critical of the government. Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025 Reporting abroad can spotlight otherwise-unaccountable officials, especially when censorship, self-censorship and threats of prosecution preclude domestic media from reporting. Eric Freedman, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2025 Even the perception of politicization will increase the risks of self-censorship. Peter Schroeder, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-censorship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-censorship
Noun
  • There’s nothing inherently wrong with self-discipline and vigorous exercise, or taking great care of your body.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
  • With Iraola, his managerial identity with Bournemouth is mostly about self-discipline and balance.
    Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Documenting Jenna’s bold art and activism, this film offers a powerful, intimate look at resilience under repression.
    Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
  • At the heart of his writing is the idea of providing a deeper and more nuanced understanding of a country that lost a quarter of its population in less than a decade — one that goes beyond the images of humanitarian emergencies, crime, repression and economic collapse.
    Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The investigation, which spanned two and a half years, was spearheaded by the gun violence suppression division, an elite unit of detectives that specializes in using surveillance technology to identify and apprehend criminals.
    Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Authorities say the historic, 29,000 square-foot residence had no fire suppression sprinklers.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Inside rehab, his recovery was built around medication, not willpower.
    Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
  • And that system breaks down when it’s built solely on pain avoidance or short bursts of willpower.
    Katy Gala, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • If the incumbent ruling establishments in liberal democracies cannot abide the election of popular outsiders, then their promise of offering people self-government is a lie.
    The Editors, National Review, 4 Apr. 2025
  • While there has even been some talk of a military invasion, there are other ways America could gain control of the Arctic territory, such as free association, which is the ability to maintain self-government along with a voluntary and mutual partnership with a sovereign state.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In terms of colors, Hublot, a division of LVMH, also stands out, thanks to its patented mastery of coloured ceramic watches.
    Stéphane JG Girod, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The space showcased an extensive collection of high jewelry watches, demonstrating Bulgari’s mastery in blending horology with haute jewelry.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But the biblical term for self-denial – inui – has another meaning.
    Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The Ford Focus Electric, with its appealing, Euro-hatchback lines, lacks the frumpy feel of self-denial often associated with electric cars.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2012
Noun
  • For transformation and emotional healing A stone of transformation and deep emotional healing, malachite brings forth qualities that can support Capricorn’s quest for self-mastery.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These being an in-depth understanding of ADHD, self-acceptance, acceptance of disability, self-compassion, and skills and compensatory strategies that support self-mastery.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Self-censorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-censorship. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!