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EXPURGATED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Expurgated.

Expurgated - as an adjective satellite

Having material deleted

Example: "At that time even shakespeare was considered dangerous except in the expurgated versions"

Expurgated - as a verb

To edit out (incorrect, offensive, or otherwise undesirable information) from a book or other publication; to cleanse; to purge.

Example: "The publisher decided to expurgate the love scene from the book, to make it more child-friendly."

To undertake editing out incorrect, offensive, or otherwise undesirable information from (a book or other publication); to cleanse; to purge.

Example: "The publisher decided to expurgate the book, which meant removing the love scene."

Expurgated - as an adjective

Having had erroneous, obscene, or other objectionable material removed.

Example Sentences

"He presented an expurgated version of his speech to avoid controversy."
"The library only carried expurgated versions of the classic novels."
"The expurgated edition of the magazine omitted sensitive content."
"The expurgated film was suitable for all audiences."
"She read the expurgated version of the book to her young child."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPURGATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expurgated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPURGATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is EXPURGATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expurgated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPURGATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is EXPURGATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expurgated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPURGATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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