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BOWDLERISED Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word bowdlerised. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word bowdlerised. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BOWDLERISED

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altered
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• changed in form or character without becoming something else

adjective satellite

• having testicles or ovaries removed

• changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

censored
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• suppressed or subject to censorship

edited
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• improved or corrected by critical editing

expurgated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having material deleted

modified
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• changed in form or character

adjective satellite

• mediocre

revised
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• improved or brought up to date

• altered or revised by rephrasing or by adding or deleting material

sanitized
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• made sanitary

redacted
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• someone who puts text into appropriate form for publication

verb

• formulate in a particular style or language

• prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting

bowdlerize
verbv
verb

• edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

castrate
verbv
noun

• a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction

verb

• deprive of strength or vigor

• edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

• remove the testicles of a male animal

• remove the ovaries of

expurgate
verbv
verb

• edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

shorten
verbv
verb

• make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

• make short or shorter

• become short or shorter

• edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

Best Hypernyms For BOWDLERISED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bowdlerised, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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abbreviate abridge contract cut foreshorten reduce shorten

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