bowdlerism

• Существительное, обозначающее практику ханжеской цензуры или изъятия материала, считающегося оскорбительным или неуместным, обычно путем удаления или изменения контента.

A noun referring to the practice of prudish censorship or expurgation of material considered offensive or inappropriate, typically by removing or altering content.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Prudish censorshipC2formal

   The practice of removing or altering content considered offensive or inappropriate, especially in literature or media, often to an excessive or prudish degree.

   Пуританская цензура

   • The publisher's bowdlerism of the classic novel removed all references to romance.
   • Many critics argue that bowdlerism destroys the artistic integrity of a work.
   • The film suffered from bowdlerism, with several scenes cut to avoid controversy.

   Synonymsbowdlerizationcensorshipexpurgationpurgingsanitization

   Antonymsindecencylicentiousnessobscenityprofanity