bastardize
Example Sentences
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You simply had — to bastardize a phrase popularized by Timothy Leary — to turn in, tune out and drop out.
From Salon • Dec. 8, 2024
“I feel like many people don’t realize that they bastardize ASL, and it harms more than it helps,” Bienvenu told Amanda.
From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2022
“If we bastardize Congress, we’re also bastardizing our country,” Cayetano said in his video message.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2020
“If we bastardize Congress, we’re also bastardizing our country,” Cayetano said in his video message.
From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2020
The law is so indulgent as not to bastardize the child, if born, though not begotten, in lawful wedlock.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
