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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

bowdlerize

/ˈbaʊdləraɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does bowdlerize mean?

verb

to edit or censor a book, film, or other work of art so as to make it less offensive or more suitable for a particular audience, often by removing or altering passages considered indecent or immoral.

Example

"The film was bowdlerized for television broadcast, with some scenes edited out to make it more family-friendly."

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