What is another word for preventing publication?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪvˈɛntɪŋ pˌʌblɪkˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Preventing publication is an act of withholding or stopping the dissemination or release of information. Synonyms for preventing publication include censorship, suppression, redaction, withholding, silencing, and embargo. These terms suggest the restriction of free speech and access to information, which can be controversial in certain contexts. Censorship usually involves the removal of content deemed inappropriate or offensive, while suppression refers to the prevention of an idea or information from being made public. Redaction involves editing or deleting sensitive information from a document, and withholding refers to the act of holding back information from public release. Silencing and embargo both imply a deliberate effort to prevent information from being disseminated.
