What does bowdlerized mean?
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."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.