expurgated

• Beschreibt ein schriftliches Werk oder einen Text, aus dem anstößige oder unannehmbare Teile entfernt wurden.

Describes a written work or text that has been cleansed by removing parts considered objectionable or offensive.

1. Having material removedC1formal

   Describes a text or content from which offensive, objectionable, or inappropriate parts have been removed.

   Bereinigte Fassung

   • The expurgated version of the novel was used in schools.
   • They published an expurgated edition of the letters.
   • The film was heavily expurgated for television broadcast.

   Synonymeabridgedcensorededitedsanitized

   Antonymecompleteentirefulluncensoredunexpurgated

• Verb, das das Entfernen oder Zensieren von Teilen eines Textes, einer Rede oder eines Werkes bezeichnet, die als anstößig, unannehmbar oder unpassend gelten.

A verb meaning to remove or censor parts of a text, speech, or work considered offensive, objectionable, or unsuitable.

1. Remove objectionable contentC2formal

   To remove or censor parts of a text, film, or other work considered offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate.

   Zensieren

   • The publisher decided to expurgate the novel for a younger audience.
   • The film was heavily expurgated before its television broadcast.
   • Editors often expurgate historical documents to remove sensitive material.

   Synonymeblue-pencilcensorcleancutpurgepurify

   Antonymeincludeinsertretain