bowdlerize
/ˈbaʊdləraɪz/
verb
- To remove or change parts of a book, play, or other work that are considered offensive or inappropriate.
- Some parents want to bowdlerize classic fairy tales by removing the violent scenes.
- The editor refused to bowdlerize the author's work, saying it would ruin the story.
- The publisher decided to bowdlerize the novel to make it suitable for school libraries.
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