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expurgated

UK
/ˈɛkspəɡeɪtɪd/
US
/ˈɛkspərɡeɪtɪd/

Translations

expurgatedpast participle
UK
/ˈɛkspəɡeɪtɪd/
US
/ˈɛkspərɡeɪtɪd/
Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb 'expurgate'.
The expurgated version of the book was much shorter.
Цензурированная версия книги была намного короче.
Synonyms
sanitized
bowdlerized
purged
edited
censored
expurgateverb

expurgated

Past Simple

expurgated
Past Simple
expurgated
Past Participle
expurgating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɛkspəɡeɪt/
US
/ˈɛkspərɡeɪt/
The editor decided to expurgate the controversial parts of the book.
Редактор решил цензурировать спорные части книги.
Additional translations
отсечь
Synonyms
edit
bowdlerize
sanitize
purify
remove
censor

Definitions

expurgatedpast participle
Having had objectionable or unsuitable content removed.
The expurgated version of the novel was deemed appropriate for younger readers.
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.
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