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Remove Parts Bowdlerize Material Considered Improper Offensive Text

Front bowdlerize
Back remove material that is considered improper or offensive from (a text or account), especially with the result that it becomes weaker or less effective; expurgate

"a bowdlerized version of the story is much less convincing"
omit bawdy (BOWDy) parts by resIZing them
BulldowzERIZE- remove unwanted parts

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