bastardizing

The word “bastardizing” has 4 syllables: bas-tard-iz-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈbæs.tɚ.daɪ.zɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for bastardizing?

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

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

Synonyms for bastardizing

abasing
befouling
begriming
blemishing
cankering
cheapening
contaminating
corrupting
damaging
debasing
debauching
defacing
defiling
degrading
demeaning
demoralizing
depraving
depreciating
descending
destroying
deteriorating
diluting
dirtying
disgracing
dishonoring
downgrading
flawing
harming
humbling
humiliating
hurting
impairing
lessening
marring
perverting
poisoning
polluting
profaning
prostituting
ruining
shaming
spoiling
staining
subverting
tainting
taking down
tarnishing
thinning
vitiating
warping
watering down
weakening
wrecking

Antonyms for bastardizing

ameliorating
amending
bettering
clarifying
cleaning
cleansing
dignifying
elevating
enhancing
ennobling
enriching
exalting
honoring
improving
meliorating
perfecting
purifying
refining
respecting
restoring
uplifting

Meanings of bastardizing

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.
noun
1. The act or process by which something is bastardized.

Example Sentences

Critics argue that the director is bastardizing the original story with unnecessary changes.
Many feel that bastardizing classic recipes ruins their authentic taste.
The trend of bastardizing traditional music styles has upset some purists.
He was accused of bastardizing the language by mixing too many slang words.
The company’s decision to add gimmicks is seen as bastardizing their brand identity.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bastardizing, such as: abasing, ameliorating, amending, befouling, begriming, bettering, blemishing.

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