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expurgate

/ˈɛkspəɡeɪt/

/ˈɛkspərɡeɪt/

Translations

expurgateverb

expurgated

Past Simple

expurgated

Past Participle

expurgating

Gerund

/ˈɛkspəɡeɪt/

/ˈɛkspərɡeɪt/

The editor decided to expurgate the controversial parts of the book.

Редактор решил цензурировать спорные части книги.

Additional translations

Synonyms

expurgateverb

To remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from a book, account, or other text.

The editor decided to expurgate the controversial sections from the manuscript before publication.

To cleanse or purge something of undesirable elements; to rid or free from impurities or objectionable parts.

The reforms aimed to expurgate the government of corrupt officials.