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Term: Bowdlerize

Description:

Bowdlerize refers to the act of censoring or editing material by removing or modifying content that may be considered offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate. It can be done to literature, films, or any form of media. Bowdlerizing often involves altering language, removing controversial topics, or sanitizing explicit scenes.

Parts of Speech:

• Verb: bowdlerize

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Definition: To censor or expurgate a work by removing or modifying content deemed offensive.

Example Usage:

1. The movie studio decided to bowdlerize the film by removing all violent scenes.
2. The professor bowdlerized the novel to make it more appropriate for a younger audience.

Sense 2:

Definition: To modify spoken language, especially replacing slang or offensive words with milder alternatives.

Example Usage:

1. The radio host had to bowdlerize the caller's explicit language before broadcasting it.
2. In order to be family-friendly, the comedian had to bowdlerize his jokes for the television show.

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