The editor bowdlerizes the classic novel to make it suitable for younger readers.

The editor Bowdlerizes classic novels to make them more suitable for younger readers, drawing criticism from literary purists.

The director bowdlerized the original script, removing several controversial scenes.

The bowdlerized edition of the novel lost much of its original wit and social criticism.

The publisher refused to bowdlerize the novel, arguing that altering the author's language would betray the original intent.

The editor was criticized for bowdlerizing the novel to make it more acceptable to conservative readers.

The museum's decision to remove controversial panels sparked debate, with critics accusing the institution of bowdlerization.

Scholars criticized the modern editions for including bowdlerisms that altered the author's original tone.

Modern editions often avoid excessive bowdlerizations, preferring to include explanatory notes instead.

The publisher's insistence on cutting out sexual references from the text was widely condemned as bowdlerism.