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expurgation

[ek-sper-gey-shuhn]

expurgation Definition

the act of removing objectionable material from a book or other written work; censorship.

Using expurgation: Examples

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

  • Example

    The expurgation of the novel was necessary to comply with the country's censorship laws.

  • Example

    The publisher demanded an expurgation of the manuscript before it could be printed.

  • Example

    The expurgation of the text removed all references to sex and violence.

expurgation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for expurgation

Phrases with expurgation

  • to remove or delete parts of a written work that are considered objectionable or offensive

    Example

    The editor expurgated the manuscript of all profanity and sexual content.

  • to remove or delete parts of a written work in order to make it suitable for a particular audience or purpose

    Example

    The movie studio expurgated the script for the film adaptation to make it more family-friendly.

  • to remove or censor one's own words or actions in order to avoid offending others or causing controversy

    Example

    The politician expurgated himself during the debate, avoiding any controversial statements.

Origins of expurgation

from Latin 'expurgatio', meaning 'cleaning up'

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Summary: expurgation in Brief

'Expurgation' [ek-sper-gey-shuhn] is the act of removing objectionable material from a written work, often to comply with censorship laws or to make it suitable for a particular audience. It is a form of editing that removes offensive or controversial content, as in 'The publisher demanded an expurgation of the manuscript before it could be printed.' 'Expurgation' can also be used as a verb, as in 'The editor expurgated the manuscript of all profanity and sexual content.'