Censer vs censor vs censure vs sensor


    These words are commonly confused and misspelled because their pronunciations can be extremely similar.


    censer is an object used to hold incense, usually with holes so the smoke may escape and sometimes on a chain to be swung during religious ceremonies.

    To censor something is to remove content from media which is deemed to be hurtful or offensive. This is usually governed by a government or ruling body. A censor is someone who censors.

    censure (pronounced sen sher) is a criticism or judgement, sometimes from an official source. One may also be censured.

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