bowdlerized

[ˈbaʊdləraɪzd]

bowdlerized Definition

  • 1remove or modify parts considered vulgar or objectionable from (a book, play, film, etc.)
  • 2present (a story or work) in a less explicit form than the original

Using bowdlerized: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bowdlerized" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The movie was bowdlerized to make it suitable for children.

  • Example

    The publisher bowdlerized the novel before releasing it in the conservative country.

  • Example

    The TV show was heavily bowdlerized for broadcast on network television.

bowdlerized Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bowdlerized

Origins of bowdlerized

from Thomas Bowdler, who published an expurgated edition of Shakespeare's works in 1807

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Summary: bowdlerized in Brief

To 'bowdlerize' [ˈbaʊdləraɪzd] means to remove or modify parts of a work that are considered vulgar or objectionable. This can be done to make a work more suitable for certain audiences or to comply with censorship laws. Examples include the bowdlerization of movies, novels, and TV shows.