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Word of the Day: Bowdlerize Meaning, origin and how to use it

The word bowdlerize stems from Dr. Thomas Bowdler's edited Shakespearean plays. He removed passages deemed unsuitable for families and children. This practice involves censoring offensive or inappropriate content from various works. The term now applies to books, films, and speeches alike. It signifies altering original material for broader audience acceptance.

3 Aug 2026 6:06 pm