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bowdlerise

verb

Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
B
Ends with
E
Contains
OW
Scrabble score
16

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verb

  1. Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

    “Bowdlerize a novel”

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Example Sentences

Bowdlerize a novel

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Synonyms

bowdlerizeexpurgatecastrateshorten

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