bastardize

bas·tard·ize

verb \ˈbas-tər-ˌdīz\

bas·tard·izedbas·tard·iz·ing

Definition of BASTARDIZE

transitive verb

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

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