Abridge
Abridge verb - To make less in extent or duration.
Bowdlerize and abridge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Bowdlerize" instead a verb "Abridge".
Bowdlerize
Bowdlerize verb - Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate.
Usage example: bowdlerize a novel
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Synonyms for Bowdlerize
Abridge and bowdlerize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abridge" instead a verb "Bowdlerize".
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Bowdlerize and Abridge. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abridge/bowdlerize
Abridge & Bowdlerize. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/abridge/bowdlerize>.
Bowdlerize or Abridge. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/abridge/bowdlerize.
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