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BOWDLERISM Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word bowdlerism. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word bowdlerism. (close relations)
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bowdlerizebowdlerizing

Best Alternative Words for BOWDLERISM

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abridgment
nounn
noun

• a shortened version of a written work

censorship
nounn
noun

• counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy

• deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances

expurgation
nounn
noun

• the deletion of objectionable parts from a literary work

redaction
verb, nounv, n
noun

• putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form

• the act of putting something in writing

Best Hypernyms For BOWDLERISM

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

Alternatives for ABRIDGMENT

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