My New Favorite Word June 22, 2014July 2, 2014 / apdempster bowd·ler·ize [bohd-luh-rahyz, boud–] verb (used with object), bowd·ler·ized, bowd·ler·iz·ing. to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable. Share this:TwitterFacebookEmailLike this:Like Loading... Related