ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bowdlerization

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bowdlerization is a noun meaning The action or instance of bowdlerizing; the omission or removal of material considered vulgar or indecent.

Meaning

The action or instance of bowdlerizing; the omission or removal of material considered vulgar or indecent.

Word Forms

Synonyms for bowdlerization

Depending on context, synonyms include expurgation, bowdlerisation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bowdlerisation, expurgation, bowdlerism, clbuttic, bastardization, bodgery.

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