bastardize
Example Sentences
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“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
"I wish we didn't bastardize the word 'leadership' in Washington," tweeted Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 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.