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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
The act of censoring one's own work or what one says without overt pressure from any specific party or institution of authority, often for fear of sanctions..
The practice of self-censorship serves as a preemptive measure to avoid direct censorship or persecution when governments in autocratizing countries tighten their grip.
Use self-censorship when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Self-censorship means The act of censoring one's own work or what one says without overt pressure from any specific party or institution of authority, often for fear of sanctions..
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The practice of self-censorship serves as a preemptive measure to avoid direct censorship or persecution when governments in autocratizing countries tighten their grip.
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