Bowdlerize(verb)
Remove or alter offensive parts from a text, book, film, or speech.
Hindi meaning:अशोभनीय अंश हटाना
Synonyms: Censor, Sanitize, Expurgate, Purge
Antonyms: Preserve, Retain, Restore, Reveal
Example: The publisher decided to bowdlerize the novel before releasing it for young readers.
Trick to remember: Bowdlerize sounds like bad lines ko laser se kaat do yani offensive lines hata dena.
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