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Bowlderize

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To remove or modify parts of a text, novel, play, movie, etc. that are considered offensive, improper, or objectionable.

Example sentence 1: The movie was bowlderized to receive a more family-friendly rating, with all explicit scenes removed.

Example sentence 2: Some classic novels were bowlderized in the past to comply with Victorian moral standards.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Modified or censored by removing offensive, improper, or objectionable content.

Example sentence 1: The bowlderized version of the play left out the controversial dialogue.

Example sentence 2: The book contained a bowlderized adaptation of the original story, making it suitable for young readers.

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