BASTARDIZE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Bastardize

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbɑːstədʌɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:

change (something) in such a way as to lower its quality or value, typically by adding new elements

Short Definition:

corrupt or debase (language, art form, etc.)

Examples:
  • our biggest fear was they were going to take our script and bastardize it
Definition:

declare (someone) illegitimate

Short Definition:

declare someone illegitimate

Examples:
  • the Act of 1534 bastardized Princess Mary
Variant Forms:
  • bastardise

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