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Vocabulary Entry
bowdler
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who removes or alters content considered inappropriate or offensive.
Example Sentences
"The bowdler of the classic literature changed many crucial lines."
"She was criticized for being a bowdler who didn’t understand the original intent of the author."
"In the age of censorship, the bowdler often dictates what the public can read."
V
verb
To remove or alter content considered inappropriate or offensive.
Example Sentences
"The publisher decided to bowdler the novel before its release."
"It's common for schools to bowdler certain classic texts in the curriculum."
"He felt it was unfair to bowdler the film for the sake of young audiences."