Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bastardized
verb
/ˈbæstərˌdaɪzd/
Definition
To alter something in a way that corrupts its original quality; to degrade or dilute through improper modification.
Examples
- The chef was disappointed when the recipe was bastardized by too many unnecessary ingredients.
- Many classic tales have been bastardized into modern films, losing much of their original meaning.
- His work was bastardized by critics who failed to appreciate the nuances of his style.
Meaning
The term ‘bastardized’ refers to a version of something that has been changed or corrupted, usually losing its original characteristics or standards.
Synonyms
- corrupted
- degraded
- diluted
- distorted
- falsified
