bowdlerize

[US]/ˈbaʊdləraɪz/
[UK]/ˈbaʊdlərˌaɪz/

Translation

vTo remove or alter words, passages, or scenes from a written work considered offensive or objectionable.
Word Forms
Past Tensebowdlerized
Past Participlebowdlerized
Third Person Singularbowdlerizes
Present Participlebowdlerizing

Phrases & Collocations

bowdlerize text

bowdlerize speech

bowdlerize book

bowdlerize film

bowdlerize play

bowdlerize story

bowdlerize song

Example Sentences

the publisher decided to bowdlerize the novel for a younger audience.

some critics argue that bowdlerizing classic literature undermines its value.

it's important not to bowdlerize historical events in textbooks.

the film adaptation chose to bowdlerize the original story.

many parents prefer to bowdlerize content before allowing their children to watch.

bowdlerizing can change the author's intended message significantly.

he was criticized for bowdlerizing the famous poem.

some adaptations bowdlerize language to make it more accessible.

bowdlerizing a script can lead to a loss of character depth.

debates about whether to bowdlerize children's books are ongoing.

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