BOWDLERIZE


Meaning of BOWDLERIZE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbōd-lə-ˌrīz, ˈbau̇d- ]

transitive verb

( -ized ; -iz·ing )

Etymology: Thomas Bowdler died 1825 English editor

Date: 1836

1. : to expurgate (as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar

2. : to modify by abridging, simplifying, or distorting in style or content

• bowd·ler·i·za·tion ˌbōd-lə-rə-ˈzā-shən, ˌbau̇d- noun

• bowd·ler·iz·er noun

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