bastardize

bas·tard·ize

transitive verb \ˈbas-tər-ˌdīz\

bas·tard·ized bas·tard·iz·ing

Definition of BASTARDIZE

1

: to reduce from a higher to a lower state or condition : debase

2

: to declare or prove to be a bastard

3

: to modify especially by introducing discordant or disparate elements

— bas·tard·i·za·tion \ˌbas-tər-də-ˈzā-shən\ noun

Examples of BASTARDIZE

1. It's a shame to see how Hollywood has bastardized the novel.
2. The restaurant serves a bastardized version of the classic French dish.

First Known Use of BASTARDIZE

1587

Related to BASTARDIZE

Synonyms

abase, debase, canker, cheapen, corrupt, debauch, degrade, demean, demoralize, deprave, deteriorate, lessen, pervert, poison, profane, prostitute, subvert, vitiate, warp

Antonyms

elevate, ennoble, uplift

Related Words

befoul, begrime, contaminate, defile, dilute, dirty, pollute, taint, thin, water down, weaken; descend; disgrace, dishonor, humble, humiliate, shame, take down; blemish, damage, deface, destroy, flaw, harm, hurt, impair, mar, ruin, spoil, stain, tarnish, wreck; depreciate, downgrade

Near Antonyms

dignify, exalt, honor; ameliorate, amend, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate, perfect; clarify, clean, cleanse, purify, refine, restore; respect