"Censor" as a noun means any official examiner of books, plays, etc., empowered to suppress them if they are found to be politically or morally objectionable. Example: Is there a censor for our library? "Censor" can also be used as a verb meaning examine or suppress. Example: Many movies have to be censored before they are put on TV.
"Censure" means the expression of disapproval or blame, strong criticism, reprimand. Example: Will we be censured for our article?
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