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Rareexpurgated
The correct spelling is expurgated.
How to pronounce expurgated
verb
Say it like: Exp-urg-ate-d
The correct spelling is expurgated. To edit out (incorrect, offensive, or otherwise undesirable information) from a book or other publication; to cleanse; to purge. For example: "The publisher decided to expurgate the love scene from the book, to make it more child-friendly."
Usage Examples
“The publisher decided to expurgate the love scene from the book, to make it more child-friendly.”
“The publisher decided to expurgate the book, which meant removing the love scene.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To edit out (incorrect, offensive, or otherwise undesirable information) from a book or other publication; to cleanse; to purge.
- 2.To undertake editing out incorrect, offensive, or otherwise undesirable information from (a book or other publication); to cleanse; to purge.
adjective
- 1.Having had erroneous, obscene, or other objectionable material removed.
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