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bowdlerized

/ˈbaʊdləraɪzd/ verb · British & US
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What does bowdlerized mean?

verb

To edit or censor something, especially to remove words or passages considered impolite or indecent, often in a way that is considered to be overly cautious or prudish.

Example

"The film was bowdlerized for a family audience, with many of the more explicit scenes removed."

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