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bowdlerize \BODE-luh-rise; BOWD-\, transitive verb: 1. To remove or modify the parts (of a book, for example) considered offensive. 2. To modify, as by shortening, simplifying, or distorting in style or content. The president did not call for bowdlerizing all entertainment, but stressed keeping... Sign in to see full entry.