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vulgarize

/ˈvʌlgəraɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does vulgarize mean?

verb

To make something seem less refined or cultured, or to make something seem more common or unpleasant. To express something in a way that is considered to be too informal or coarse.

Example

"The artist's use of slang in her lyrics was criticized for vulgarizing the language of her music."

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