You might be confusing the word censor with censer or censure. These words are commonly misused. Category:Commonly misused words

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɛnsə/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɛnsɚ/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation

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• Hyphenation: cens‧orCategory:2-syllable words
• Homophones: censer, sensorCategory:Terms with homophones

Noun

1. (countable)Category:Countable nouns (Ancient Rome) A censor is one of the two magistrates first did a census of citizens.
2. (countable)Category:Countable nouns A censor is an official person who hides offensive information from the public.
3. (countable)Category:Countable nouns A censor is a college or university official whose job may be different things.

Verb

1. If you censor something, you review or remove information from others, especially offensive or private information. Often refers to types of media, such as books, movies, and television.