bowdlerized

[US]/ˈbaʊdləraɪzd/
[UK]/ˈbaʊdlərˌaɪzd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto remove words or passages considered offensive or unsuitable from a text, especially for publication.

Phrases & Collocations

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Example Sentences

the book was bowdlerized to make it suitable for children.

many classics have been bowdlerized over the years.

she prefers the original version rather than the bowdlerized edition.

the movie was bowdlerized to avoid controversy.

some argue that bowdlerized texts lose their artistic value.

the bowdlerized version of the play was less impactful.

parents often prefer bowdlerized content for their children.

bowdlerized literature can sometimes misrepresent the author's intent.

he criticized the bowdlerized adaptation of the novel.

in schools, bowdlerized texts are often used in teaching.

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