Bowdlerise and Repress

Bowdlerise

Bowdlerise verb - Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate.
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Repress and bowdlerise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repress" instead a verb "Bowdlerise".

Repress

Repress verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

Bowdlerise and repress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bowdlerise" instead a verb "Repress".

Nearby Words: repression, repressive, repressing
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