bastardizing

[US]/ˈbɑːstəraɪz/
[UK]/ˈbæs.tərˌdaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto corrupt or make something impure; to ruin its quality.; to misrepresent or misuse language; to use it in a careless or inappropriate way.; to declare someone as illegitimate or born out of wedlock.

Phrases & Collocations

bastardize the language

bastardize the system

Example Sentences

some people believe that modern art has been bastardized by commercial interests.

it's frustrating to see how the original story has been bastardized in the movie adaptation.

they worry that the new policy will bastardize the quality of education.

the chef was criticized for bastardizing traditional recipes.

many fans feel that the sequel has bastardized the beloved characters.

he argued that the language is being bastardized by slang and social media.

some critics claim that the genre has been bastardized over the years.

they fear that the essence of the culture will be bastardized by globalization.

the adaptation was accused of bastardizing the author's original vision.

he believes that the internet has bastardized the way we communicate.

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