bowdlerisation
IPA: bˈoʊdʌɫrɪzˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- The action or instance of bowdlerising; the omission or removal of material considered vulgar or indecent.
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Examples of "bowdlerisation" in Sentences
- The company insisted on bowdlerisation of the controversial scene in the film before releasing it to the public
- Some critics argue that bowdlerisation of classic literature can undermine the original intent of the author
- The teacher faced backlash for promoting bowdlerisation of history textbooks to make them more palatable to students
- The author refused to allow any bowdlerisation of his novel, standing firm in defense of his artistic vision
- The committee recommended bowdlerisation of the explicit language in the play to make it suitable for a wider audience
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