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bastardize

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Synonyms & Antonyms of bastardize

to lower in character, dignity, or quality

bastardize the art form by adapting it to popular taste

Synonyms for 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

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 for bastardize

dignify,
exalt,
honor

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

clarify,
clean,
cleanse,
purify,
refine,
restore

respect

Antonyms for bastardize

elevate,
ennoble,
uplift

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