Thesaurus

bastardize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of bastardize

to lower in character, dignity, or quality

bastardize the art form by adapting it to popular taste

Synonyms of bastardize

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

Words Related to bastardize

befoul, begrime, contaminate, defile, dilute, dirty, pollute, taint, thin, water down, weaken

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 of bastardize

dignify, exalt, honor

ameliorate, amend, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate, perfect

clarify, clean, cleanse, purify, refine, restore

Antonyms of bastardize

elevate, ennoble, uplift

Learn More about bastardize

Dictionary: Definition of bastardize Spanish Central: Translation of bastardize Nglish: Translation of bastardize for Spanish speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up bastardize? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

hiatus

a period when something is suspended