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bastardised

/ˈbæs.tə.daɪzd/

Tradução: Descreve algo que foi corrompido, adulterado ou alterado de modo a perder sua qualidade, autenticidade ou pureza original., Verbo usado para indicar a ação de corromper, degradar ou deturpar algo, geralmente introduzindo elementos estranhos ou indesejados. Pode significar também tornar algo espúrio ou de qualidade inferior.

2 verbetes

adjective

/ˈbæs.tə.daɪzd/C2formal
  • ptDescreve algo que foi corrompido, adulterado ou alterado de modo a perder sua qualidade, autenticidade ou pureza original.

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

  1. Deriving from multiple sourcesC1formal

    Something that is composed of or derived from more than one source, style, or tradition, often resulting in a mixed or hybrid form.

    ptHíbrido

    • The artist's work is a bastardised style, blending classical techniques with modern digital art.
    • The language spoken in the region is a bastardised version of several dialects.
    • His cooking is a bastardised fusion of Italian and Asian cuisines.

    Sinônimosamalgamatedcompositeeclecticheterogeneoushybridimpuremixedmongrelsyncretic

    Antônimoshomogeneouspureunmixed

Formas
  • more bastardised comparative form
  • most bastardised superlative form

verb

bastardise/ˈbɑː.stə.daɪz/C2formal
  • ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de corromper, degradar ou deturpar algo, geralmente introduzindo elementos estranhos ou indesejados. Pode significar também tornar algo espúrio ou de qualidade inferior.

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.

    ptDeturpar ou 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.

    Sinônimoscheapencorruptdebasedegradepervertpolluteprostitutetaintvitiate

    Antônimoselevateennobleimprovepurifyrefine

  2. Declare illegitimateC2formalbritish

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

    ptDeclarar 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.

    Antônimoslegitimatelegitimise

Formas
  • bastardised past participle
  • bastardized past participle
  • bastardised past simple
  • bastardized past simple
  • bastardising present participle
  • bastardizing present participle
  • bastardises third person singular
  • bastardizes third person singular