bowdlerism

[US]/ˈbaʊdləˌrɪzəm/
[UK]/BOWL-dər-iz-əm/

Translation

n.The act of removing or altering parts of a written work considered objectionable, especially for moral reasons.; Censorship that involves removing or altering parts of a written work considered objectionable.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

bowdlerism problem

practice bowdlerism

avoid bowdlerism

example of bowdlerism

detect bowdlerism

criticize bowdlerism

understand bowdlerism

consequences of bowdlerism

history of bowdlerism

types of bowdlerism

Example Sentences

his bowdlerism of the classic novel removed all the controversial themes.

the bowdlerism in the film adaptation disappointed many fans of the book.

critics argue that bowdlerism undermines the original message of the author.

she preferred the unedited version, rejecting any form of bowdlerism.

bowdlerism can lead to a loss of cultural significance in literature.

the teacher warned against bowdlerism in the classroom discussions.

many adaptations suffer from excessive bowdlerism, losing the story's essence.

his bowdlerism of the song lyrics made them less impactful.

bowdlerism is often criticized for sanitizing important historical events.

she was accused of bowdlerism after altering the controversial scenes.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now