vulgarise

• Etwas allgemein bekannt oder populär machen, oft durch Vereinfachung; auch: etwas auf ein gewöhnliches oder minderwertiges Niveau herabsetzen.

A verb meaning to make something common, popular, or widely known, often by simplifying or debasing it.

1. Make popular or commonC1formal

   To adapt something for the general public, making it widely accessible or popular.

   Populär machen

   • The author vulgarised complex scientific theories for a general audience.
   • They vulgarised the art form by simplifying it for mass consumption.
   • The museum vulgarised ancient history through interactive exhibits.

   Synonymedemocratizepopularisesimplify

   Antonymecultivatedistinguishelevaterefine

2. Debase or make coarseC2formal

   To lower the quality or dignity of something, making it crude or lacking refinement.

   Vulgärisieren

   • The media vulgarised the serious debate with sensational headlines.
   • He vulgarised the ceremony by telling inappropriate jokes.
   • The film vulgarised the original novel's subtle themes.

   Synonymecheapencoarsendebasedefiledegradedemeanlowerprofane

   Antonymedignifyelevatepurifyrefine

3. Behave in a vulgar mannerC2formal

   To act in a way that is considered crude, offensive, or lacking in taste.

   Sich vulgär verhalten

   • He vulgarised at the party by shouting and using foul language.
   • She vulgarised during the meeting by making rude gestures.
   • They vulgarised in public, embarrassing their companions.