Word of the Day – Bowdlerise

Bowdlerise (v)

baow-dluhr-ize

Remove material that is considered improper or offensive from (a text or account).

Specifically with the result that the text becomes weaker or less effective:.

Example sentences

“We only ever get a bowdlerised version of what goes on behind closed doors.”

“Write it down as you remember it, and don’t bowdlerise it, we want it warts and all.”