What does "self-censor" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "self-censor"?

Common synonyms include: censored.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

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To censor one's own words or works; to engage in self-censorship. intransitive, transitive
"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)."

"Children haven't learned how to self-censor, and are likely to say very inappropriate things at very inappropriate times."

From self- + censor.