bastardize
The word “bastardize” has 3 syllables: bas-tard-ize
It's pronounced as /ˈbæs.tɚ.daɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for bastardize?
In the thesaurus, “bastardize” has 57 synonyms and 27 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for bastardize along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for bastardize
- abase
- adulterate
- befoul
- begrime
- bestialize
- blemish
- brutalize
- canker
- cheapen
- contaminate
- corrupt
- damage
- debase
- debauch
- declare illegitimate
- deface
- defile
- degrade
- demean
- demoralize
- deprave
- depreciate
- descend
- destroy
- deteriorate
- dilute
- dirty
- disgrace
- dishonor
- downgrade
- flaw
- harm
- humble
- humiliate
- hurt
- impair
- lessen
- mar
- pervert
- poison
- pollute
- profane
- prostitute
- ruin
- shame
- spoil
- stain
- subvert
- taint
- take down
- tarnish
- thin
- vitiate
- warp
- water down
- weaken
- wreck
Antonyms for bastardize
- ameliorate
- amend
- appreciate
- better
- clarify
- clean
- cleanse
- dignify
- elevate
- enhance
- ennoble
- enrich
- exalt
- honor
- improve
- meliorate
- moralize
- perfect
- praise
- purify
- refine
- respect
- restore
- straighten
- upgrade
- uplift
- value
Meanings of bastardize
- verb
- To claim or demonstrate that someone is a bastard, or illegitimate.
- To reduce from a higher to a lower state, such as by removing refined elements or introducing debased elements; to debase.
- To beget out of wedlock.
Example Sentences
- Critics argue that remakes often bastardize the original films.
- Don't bastardize the recipe by using cheap ingredients.
- Some say modern slang tends to bastardize the language.
- The company chose to bastardize the classic logo in their rebranding.
- She warned them not to bastardize her cultural traditions for profit.
On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bastardize, such as: abase, adulterate, ameliorate, amend, appreciate, befoul, begrime.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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