What is another word for bowdlerizations?
Pronunciation: [bˌə͡ʊdə͡lɹa͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃənz] (IPA) 
Bowdlerizations refer to the act of removing objectionable material from a text, such as changing offensive language or content. Synonyms for this term include censorship, sanitization, expurgation, editing, and redaction. These words all describe the modification of a text to make it more suitable for a specific audience or to conform to certain moral and ethical standards. Other related terms that have a similar meaning to bowdlerizations include purification, refinement, toning down, and moderation. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to describe the process of censoring or modifying a text to remove content deemed inappropriate or offensive.
