expurgate
/ˈɛkspərˌɡeɪt/
verb
- To remove offensive, objectionable, or inappropriate parts from a book, movie, or other work before publishing or releasing it.
- The film was heavily expurgated to remove scenes of violence before it aired on television.
- Some classic fairy tales have been expurgated over the years to remove harsh or frightening details.
- The publisher decided to expurgate the novel to make it suitable for younger readers.
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