Meaning of self-censor | Babel Free

Definitions

To censor one's own words or works; to engage in self-censorship.

intransitive, transitive

Equivalents

Examples

“There's been a lot of talk recently about the problem of "libel chill" on British science writing, that people self-censor for fear they'd be sued (as Simon Singh was by British Chiropractic Association).”

“An antimeme is an idea with self-censoring properties; an idea which, by its intrinsic nature, discourages or prevents people from spreading it.”

CEFR level