1. instances of removing or altering content from a text, film, or other work to make it less offensive or more suitable for a particular audience
Usage: plural form; often used critically to suggest inappropriate censorship or sanitization

Examples

• The film studio's bowdlerizations of the classic novel removed all profanity and mature themes.
• Critics argued that the bowdlerizations of Shakespeare's plays diminished their artistic impact.
• The publisher's bowdlerizations made the historical account less authentic.
• Many bowdlerizations of children's literature have been reversed in recent editions.
• The streaming service faced backlash for its bowdlerizations of the original series.
• Scholars debated whether the bowdlerizations were necessary or overly cautious.