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bowdlerize

[ˈbaʊdləraɪz]

bowdlerize Definition

  • 1remove or modify parts considered vulgar or objectionable
  • 2modify a text by removing, modifying, or otherwise censoring its content

Using bowdlerize: Examples

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

  • Example

    The book was bowdlerized to make it suitable for children.

  • Example

    The movie was bowdlerized to remove the violent scenes.

  • Example

    The government often bowdlerizes sensitive documents before releasing them to the public.

bowdlerize Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for bowdlerize

Phrases with bowdlerize

  • to remove or modify parts of a text that are considered vulgar or objectionable

    Example

    The publisher decided to bowdlerize the novel before releasing it to the public.

  • to modify or sanitize historical events to make them more palatable or acceptable to contemporary audiences

    Example

    Some historians argue that textbooks often bowdlerize history to present a more positive view of certain events or figures.

  • to edit or censor a movie to remove objectionable content

    Example

    The studio decided to bowdlerize the film to avoid an R rating.

Origins of bowdlerize

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

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Summary: bowdlerize in Brief

The verb 'bowdlerize' [ˈbaʊdləraɪz] means to remove or modify parts of a text that are considered vulgar or objectionable. It is often used to describe the censorship of books, movies, or other media. For example, 'The book was bowdlerized to make it suitable for children.' 'Bowdlerize' can also be used to describe the modification or sanitization of historical events or other content. Synonyms include 'censor,' 'expurgate,' and 'sanitize.'