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to censor

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to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes

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The government decided to censor the film due to its sensitive content.

In some countries, authorities actively censor online content to control information flow.

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censorious

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(of one's behavior) severely criticizing and disapproving

censurable

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deserving blame or criticism for being wrong, harmful, or immoral

to censure

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to strongly criticize in an official manner

barcarole

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a song traditionally sung by boat rowers in Venice

bard

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a person who writes pieces of poetry and stories

Who is a "bard"?

A bard is a person who composes poetry and stories, often focusing on themes of heroism, history, or culture. Traditionally, bards were skilled storytellers and musicians who would recount tales and sing songs, preserving oral traditions and historical narratives. In modern contexts, the term can refer to any poet or storyteller who uses their craft to entertain and convey significant ideas through their writing.

virtu

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a great appreciation and interest in beautiful and artistic items

virtual

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very similar to the actual thing in almost every way

virtuoso

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a person who is exceptionally skilled and talented in a field such as sports

to propel

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to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward

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propellant

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a substance that helps something move forward

propeller

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a rotating mechanical device that moves through air or water, creating forward motion for vehicles like aircraft or boats

to debunk

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to reveal the exaggeration or falseness of a belief, claim, idea, etc.

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debunking

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the act of revealing and disproving false beliefs, ideas, etc.

imitation

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the act of replicating or trying to replicate the actions of another person

imitator

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an individual who replicates the actions, expressions, or speech of someone else

mercantile

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related to the old-fashioned way of doing business including its ideas and practices

mercenary

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motivated by financial gain or material rewards

perfidy

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the act of intentionally betraying someone or something's trust in one

perfidious

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relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

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