Synonyms for bowdlerisation
- noun
- British English
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The action or instance of bowdlerising; the omission or removal of material considered vulgar or indecent.
Related words
- Other spellings
- bowdlerization
Forms
- Plural
- bowdlerisations → expurgations…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| bowdlerisation | steady | |
| expurgation | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- expurgation