REDACT Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

redact

verb

as in to delete

to make changes to (something written) so as to remove or obscure information Because the victims were minors, their full names were redacted from public court records. The declassified documents were heavily redacted before they were released.

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Dissimilar Words

stet

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of redact The investigative document, much of which is redacted, said the investigation was prompted by a 2024 anonymous complaint. —

Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026 Publish redacted risk assessment summaries (aligned with NIST transparency practices) and participate in industry forums like the Frontier Model Forum. —

Jordan Henry, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 The Brookfield Police Department previously released partially redacted police reports and body camera footage to the Tribune following a Freedom of Information Act request that showed interviews done on site with Saracco, Held and other witnesses. —

Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026 His name is redacted in the affidavit. —

Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for redact

Recent Examples of Synonyms for redact

Verb

The Christ-like image and a video Trump posted depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes were both deleted after backlash.

— Zac Anderson, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Columbia failed to delete SSN database Columbia had already faced criticism for taking about a week to notify victims of the breach, since each day without notice increases the risk of identity theft.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026