bastardize

• Verbo que significa degradar, corromper o impurificar algo, especialmente una obra, idea o tradición, al añadirle elementos de baja calidad o ajenos; también puede referirse a adulterar o desvirtuar su pureza o autenticidad.

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.

   Degradar o corromper

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadulteratecontaminatecorruptdebasedefiledegradedilutepollutetaintvitiate

   Antónimoselevateennoblepurify

2. Declare illegitimateC2formal

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

   Declarar ilegítimo

   • 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.

   Antónimoslegitimate