bowdlerise

Verb

Meaning

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

Source: WordNet

shorten castrate expurgate bowdlerize convert change better correct contract balance reform clean alter adjust adapt

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allow damage break block learn decline

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cut reduce contract shorten abbreviate abridge

bowdlerize a novel Source: Internet

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