bowdlerizes

[US]/ˈbaʊdləraɪzɪz/
[UK]/ˈbaʊdlərˌaɪˌzɪz/

Translation

v.To remove words or passages considered offensive or inappropriate from a book, play, etc.

Phrases & Collocations

bowdlerizes text

bowdlerizes speech

bowdlerizes works

bowdlerizes history

bowdlerizes stories

bowdlerizes film

Example Sentences

the editor bowdlerizes the controversial content for younger audiences.

some believe that bowdlerizes classic literature diminishes its value.

the film bowdlerizes the original novel to make it family-friendly.

critics argue that bowdlerizes historical accounts can distort the truth.

when adapting the play, the director bowdlerizes some explicit scenes.

educational publishers often bowdlerizes texts for school use.

he believes that bowdlerizes art removes its raw emotion.

many adaptations bowdlerizes the original story to appeal to a wider audience.

some parents prefer books that bowdlerizes violence and strong language.

the publisher decided to bowdlerizes the book before its release.

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