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expurgate

/ɛksˈpɜːrdʒeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does expurgate mean?

verb

to remove or delete passages considered objectionable or offensive, especially from a book or other written work, often in a way that is not thorough or complete.

Example

"The publisher decided to expurgate the novel to make it more suitable for younger readers."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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