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BOWDLERISING

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Bowdlerising.

Bowdlerising - as a verb

Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

Example: "Bowdlerize a novel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bowdlerize25castrate10expurgate19shorten10

Example Sentences

"The editor spent hours bowdlerising the controversial scene from the movie."
"She insisted on bowdlerising all the explicit content from her book before publishing."
"The teacher was criticized for bowdlerising historical texts to remove any offensive language."
"He was known for bowdlerising famous works of literature to make them more appropriate for young readers."
"The author was accused of bowdlerising the original text to make it more palatable for a younger audience."
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Word Game Points

Is BOWDLERISING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bowdlerising is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOWDLERISING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is BOWDLERISING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bowdlerising is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOWDLERISING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is BOWDLERISING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bowdlerising is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOWDLERISING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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