as in self-discipline
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Recent Examples of self-censorship
And while some French cartoonists speak of self-censorship since the Charlie Hebdo attack, others feel more motivated than ever to ferociously poke fun and provoke.
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Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Jan. 2025
This one involves self-censorship, fear of informants, and the necessity to appear conformist to some extent.
—airmail.news, 12 Oct. 2024
For me, as an artist, an educator and a dad, with that suppression leads to self-censorship, and leads to questions about one's self worth, about one's place in society.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 16 Aug. 2024
Attacks on non-partisan civil servants inspire submission; threats against newsrooms invite self-censorship.
—Nancy Gibbs, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
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Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Jan. 2025
This one involves self-censorship, fear of informants, and the necessity to appear conformist to some extent.
—airmail.news, 12 Oct. 2024
For me, as an artist, an educator and a dad, with that suppression leads to self-censorship, and leads to questions about one's self worth, about one's place in society.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 16 Aug. 2024
Attacks on non-partisan civil servants inspire submission; threats against newsrooms invite self-censorship.
—Nancy Gibbs, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-censorship
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The image of monkey god Hanuman, representing wisdom, strength, courage, devotion and self-discipline, is prominently placed in the series, which pits Western notions of wealth and materialism against Buddhist concepts of selflessness and spirituality.—
Jordan Riefe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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The training not only hones physical skills but also instills self-discipline and a foundation for personal growth.—
Leafy Yun Ye,
NPR,
3 Feb. 2025
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Zelensky ordered this punishing act of political repression without due process or court proceedings.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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The regime has intensified its control through evil levels of repression over the past three years.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
24 Feb. 2025
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The alleged menace of universal suffrage having been avoided by the absolute suppression of the negro vote, the spirit of mob murder should have been satisfied and the butchery of negroes should have ceased.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Feb. 2025
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Goal suppression is robbing the captain of offence, and the Oilers need to address it.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, the Cougars’ willpower won out at Allen Fieldhouse, while crucial mistakes cost No. 12 KU (14-5, 5-3 Big 12).—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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For many, confronting weight challenges requires more than willpower.—
Raul Rosenthal,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2025
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Our country should be placed speedily above the plane of confessing herself a failure at self-government.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Feb. 2025
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In 2008, a majority of Greenlanders voted for further home rule, to, in essence, continue a process towards sovereignty and self-government.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes, demonstrating a mastery of the basics is what sets you apart.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Brigette’s mastery of integrating a wide range of materials in her designs comes alive in travertine, antique brass, and bleached wood layers.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Feb. 2025
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But the biblical term for self-denial – inui – has another meaning.—
Rabbi Avi Weiss,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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“Self-censorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-censorship. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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