bastardize

• Verfälschen, verderben oder unrein machen, indem minderwertige oder fremde Elemente hinzugefügt werden; auch abwertend: eine Sprache oder Kultur mit fremden Einflüssen vermischen.

A verb meaning to corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding inferior or foreign elements.

1. Debase or corruptC1formal

   To change something in a way that reduces its quality, value, or integrity, often by mixing with inferior elements.

   Verfälschen oder verderben

   • Critics argue that the new film bastardizes the original novel's themes.
   • The artist refused to bastardize his style for commercial success.
   • Some fear that modern adaptations bastardize classic works of literature.

   Synonymeadulteratecontaminatecorruptdebasedefiledegradedilutepollutetaintvitiate

   Antonymeelevateennoblepurify

2. Declare illegitimateC2formal

   To formally declare a child to be illegitimate, meaning born to parents not legally married.

   Für unehelich erklären

   • In medieval times, a lord could bastardize his offspring by refusing to acknowledge them.
   • The king's decree sought to bastardize the prince's children.
   • Historical records show that many heirs were bastardized to prevent inheritance disputes.

   Antonymelegitimate