BOWDLERISING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word bowdlerising. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word bowdlerising. (close relations)

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	censoring				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy • deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances
	cutting				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film • a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting • the act of cutting something into parts • a piece cut off from the main part of something • an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine • removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape • the division of a deck of cards before dealing • the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge • the act of diluting something • the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends adjective satellite • (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character • unpleasantly cold and damp • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
	editing				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form
	purging				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	adjective • serving to purge or rid of sin noun • an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements • the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
	deleting				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • remove or make invisible • wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information • cut or eliminate
	expurgating				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
	redacting				verb, adjectivev, 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
	sanitizing				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	verb • make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing • make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features
	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

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bowdlerising, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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BOWDLERISING Synonyms

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Alternatives for CENSORING