bastardizes

The word “bastardizes” has 4 syllables: bas-tard-iz-es

It's pronounced as /ˈbæs.tɚ.daɪ.zɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for bastardizes?

In the thesaurus, “bastardizes” has 53 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bastardizes along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for bastardizes

abases
befouls
begrimes
blemishes
cankers
cheapens
contaminates
corrupts
damages
debases
debauches
defaces
defiles
degrades
demeans
demoralizes
depraves
depreciates
descends
destroys
deteriorates
dilutes
dirties
disgraces
dishonors
downgrades
flaws
harms
humbles
humiliates
hurts
impairs
lessens
mars
perverts
poisons
pollutes
profanes
prostitutes
ruins
shames
spoils
stains
subverts
taints
takes down
tarnishes
thins
vitiates
warps
waters down
weakens
wrecks

Antonyms for bastardizes

ameliorates
amends
betters
clarifies
cleans
cleanses
dignifies
elevates
enhances
ennobles
enriches
exalts
honors
improves
meliorates
perfects
purifies
refines
respects
restores
uplifts

Meanings of bastardizes

verb
1. To claim or demonstrate that someone is a bastard, or illegitimate.
2. To reduce from a higher to a lower state, such as by removing refined elements or introducing debased elements; to debase.
3. To beget out of wedlock.

Example Sentences

He often bastardizes classic literature to fit modern narratives.
The media sometimes bastardizes the truth for sensational headlines.
This version bastardizes the original meaning of the poem.
She claims the remix bastardizes the beauty of the original song.
The brand bastardizes cultural elements to sell products.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bastardizes, such as: abases, ameliorates, amends, befouls, begrimes, betters, blemishes.

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