bowdlerized

verb

Definition of bowdlerizednext
past tense of bowdlerize
as in censored
to remove objectionable parts from a bowdlerized version of "Gulliver's Travels" that purportedly makes it unobjectionable for children

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  1. censored
  2. shortened
  3. edited
Verb
  • Naturally, the image of her flashing is censored on her Instagram post.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Wicked was removed from local cinema listings in Kuwait the day before it was set to premiere in the region, sparking speculation from local media and online that the movie is being censored there due to its LGBTQ+ cast or themes.
    James Factora, Them, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of censored
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  • Both are shortened versions of Dylan’s classics.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The flat face is a hallmark of brachycephaly, a structural abnormality where the skull is shortened, compressing the cat’s nasal passages.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortened
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  • Video edited by Tong Su for UNICEF USA.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The following interview has been edited for length and clarity.
    Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of edited
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