bastardized

• Describe algo que ha sido distorsionado, corrompido o alterado de manera que reduce su calidad o autenticidad originales.

Describes something that has been corrupted, debased, or altered in a way that reduces its original quality or authenticity.

1. Mixed or hybrid in originC1formal

   Deriving from more than one source or style, often implying a lack of purity or authenticity.

   bastardeado, híbrido impuro

   • The artist's style is a bastardized blend of classical and modern techniques.
   • The language spoken there is a bastardized version of the original dialect.
   • Critics argue that the film is a bastardized adaptation of the novel.

   Sinónimosadulteratedblendedcompositecrossbredhybridimpuremixedmongrel

   Antónimosauthenticoriginalpureunmixed

• Verbo que denota la acción de corromper, degradar o deteriorar algo, a menudo introduciendo elementos extraños o no deseados que alteran su calidad o pureza original.

A verb used to indicate the act of corrupting, debasing, or making something impure or inferior, often by introducing foreign or undesirable elements.

1. Debase or corruptC1formalbritish

   To change something in a way that reduces its quality, value, or integrity, often applied to art, language, or traditions.

   Degradar o corromper

   • Some critics argue that commercial interests bastardise true artistic expression.
   • The original dialect was bastardised over centuries of foreign influence.
   • They feared that modern adaptations would bastardise the classic story.

   Sinónimoscheapencorruptdebasedegradepervertpolluteprostitutetaintvitiate

   Antónimoselevateennobleimprovepurifyrefine

2. Declare illegitimateC2formalbritish

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

   Declarar ilegítimo

   • In medieval times, a lord could bastardise his offspring by refusing recognition.
   • The court's ruling effectively bastardised the heir, stripping him of his title.
   • The document was used to bastardise the child and deny inheritance rights.

   Antónimoslegitimatelegitimise