censorship self-censorship https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Self-censorship https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-censorship https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q862207 The act of censoring or classifying one's own discourse. This is done out of fear of, or deference to, the sensibilities or preferences (actual or perceived) of others and without overt pressure from any specific party or institution of authority.