bowdlerize
bo
ˈboʊ
bow
wd
əd
ēd
lerize
ˌlraɪz
lraiz
British pronunciation
/bˈəʊdəlɹˌaɪz/
bowdlerise

Definition & Meaning of "bowdlerize"in English

to bowdlerize
01

to delete the sections or words that are believed to be offensive or inappropriate from a play, movie, book, etc.

example
Examples
The editor decided to bowdlerize the novel to make it suitable for a younger audience.
Historical texts are sometimes bowdlerized to align with contemporary values.
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