Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
expurgate
verb
/ˈɛk.spɜː.ɡeɪt/
Definition
To remove objectionable or unsuitable material from a text.
Examples
- The publisher decided to expurgate certain sections of the book before its release.
- Many classic novels were expurgated to make them suitable for younger audiences.
Meaning
Expurgate means to edit out parts of a written work that are considered inappropriate or offensive.
Synonyms
- censor
- edit
- cleanse
- purge
