vulgarize

vul·gar·ize

verb \ˈvəl-gə-ˌrīz\

vul·gar·izedvul·gar·iz·ing

Definition of VULGARIZE

transitive verb

1

: to diffuse generally : popularize

2

: to make vulgar : coarsen

— vul·gar·i·za·tion \ˌvəl-gə-rə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

— vul·gar·iz·er \ˈvəl-gə-ˌrī-zər\ noun

Examples of VULGARIZE

1. The movie is a vulgarized version of the original story.
2. <the composer's masterpiece has been hopelessly vulgarized by its use in countless TV commercials>

First Known Use of VULGARIZE

1709

Related to VULGARIZE

Synonyms: overexpose, overuse, stereotype, hackney

Related Words: bore, exhaust, overdo; coarsen; deplete, jade, tire, wear out; popularize

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