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Bowdlerism

Definition:

Bowdlerism refers to the practice of removing or censoring material considered undesirable or offensive from literary works, especially for moral or political reasons.

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Noun:

1. Many classic novels have suffered from bowdlerism, where controversial passages were edited out.
2. His adaptation of the play received criticism for its bowdlerism in order to make it suitable for a younger audience.

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Verb:

1. The new edition of the book has been bowdlerized, and many controversial sections were heavily edited.
2. He was criticized for bowdlerizing his own memoir to appease certain individuals.

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Adjective:

1. The bowdlerized version of the play was met with mixed reviews.
2. She found the bowdlerized film to be less impactful compared to the original version.

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