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bowdlerized

/ˈbaʊdləraɪzd/

bowdlerizedpast participle

/ˈbaʊdləraɪzd/

/ˈbaʊdlɚaɪzd/

More precise categorization: adjective formed from past participle

Translations

цензурированный

The bowdlerized version of the book removed all the controversial parts.

Цензурированная версия книги убрала все спорные части.

Definitions

Having had potentially offensive or inappropriate parts removed or altered.

The bowdlerized version of the novel was suitable for younger readers.

Synonyms

bowdlerizeverb

bowdlerized

Past Simple

bowdlerized

Past Simple

bowdlerized

Past Participle

bowdlerizing

Gerund

/ˈbaʊdləraɪz/

Translations

цензурировать

The editor decided to bowdlerize the novel to make it suitable for younger readers.

Редактор решил цензурировать роман, чтобы сделать его подходящим для более юных читателей.

Definitions

To remove or alter parts of a text considered vulgar or objectionable.

The publisher decided to bowdlerize the novel to make it suitable for younger readers.

Synonyms

bowdlerizepast participle

bowdlerized

Used attributively to describe a text that has been expurgated

Definitions

Having had passages considered offensive or inappropriate removed.

The bowdlerized edition omitted several controversial scenes.

Synonyms

cleaned up

toned down

abridged