BOWDLERIZATION Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

bowdlerization

noun

Definition of bowdlerization

as in summary

a shortened version of a written work this bowdlerization of "Moby Dick" simply eliminates all the chapters on whaling and cetology

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Noun

That observation may be the clearest summary of Hawk’s philosophy.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Michigan didn’t put the entire Sherrone Moore scandal at Manuel’s feet, but the summary released by the university pointed to numerous issues that occurred on his watch, including a failure to respond quickly to allegations of misconduct.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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The court found that the current cap violated the Constitution's First Amendment protections against government abridgment of freedom of speech.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Without ever using the words, this House of the Dragon season evokes all-too-real fears about police funding, abridgment of freedom of speech and the insidiousness of theocratic rule.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026

Definition of abridgment

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The recall notice includes brand abbreviations and some product descriptions, including use-by dates, but does not mention specific retailers, restaurants or product names.

— Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
The security service, also known by its local abbreviation SBU, said an officer serving in Ukraine’s military intelligence agency confessed to killing Berezovska with the help of a former law enforcement officer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

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Allow the book to come back to room temperature while still sealed to prevent condensation, which could cause mold or mildew.

— Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
The drain pan is intended to catch any condensation and moisture produced by the air conditioner.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 10 July 2026

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Extremely intense wildfires have been known to reach firebreaks, and their effectiveness is influenced by a complex set of environmental factors, a review study published earlier this year found.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
The company was selected following a competitive review that assessed technical maturity and the commercial scalability of technologies that could strengthen domestic energy supply chains.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

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