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BASTARDIZE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word bastardize. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word bastardize. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BASTARDIZE

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adulterate
verbv
adjective satellite

• mixed with impurities

verb

• corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

corrupt
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• lacking in integrity

• not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

adjective satellite

• containing errors or alterations

• touched by rot or decay

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• alter from the original

debase
verbv
verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

• corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

defile
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)

verb

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

• spot, stain, or pollute

degrade
verbv
verb

• reduce the level of land, as by erosion

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• lower the grade of something; reduce its worth

pervert
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

subvert
verbv
verb

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• to raze to the ground, also figuratively

bastardise
verbv
verb

• change something so that its value declines; for example, art forms

• declare a child to be illegitimate

mongrelize
verbv
verb

• cause to become a mongrel

Best Hypernyms For BASTARDIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bastardize, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
adjudge corrupt debase debauch declare demoralise demoralize deprave hold misdirect pervert profane subvert vitiate

Alternatives for ADULTERATE

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