Bastardizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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bastardizing
[ ˈbæstərˌdaɪzɪŋ ]
language usage
Bastardizing refers to the process of corrupting or degrading something, particularly in language or art. It often implies the alteration of something original to the point where it becomes inferior or loses its essential characteristics. This term can also be applied to the act of mixing different forms or styles, leading to a result that may be viewed as impure or improperly blended.
Synonyms
adulterate, corrupt, degrade, dilute.
Examples of usage
- The author was accused of bastardizing classic literature.
- Many believe that modern pop music is bastardizing traditional genres.
- He felt that his favorite film was bastardized in the sequel.
- The restaurant's attempt at a fusion dish was seen as bastardizing authentic cuisine.
Translations
Translations of the word "bastardizing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bastardização
- adulteração
- degradação
🇮🇳 बदनाम करना
- विकृत करना
- बर्बाद करना
🇩🇪 Bastardisierung
- Verfälschung
- Entwertung
🇮🇩 memperburuk
- mencemari
- merusak
🇺🇦 бастардизація
- спотворення
- знищення
🇵🇱 bastardyzacja
- zniekształcenie
- degradacja
🇯🇵 バスターディゼーション
- 変質
- 劣化
🇫🇷 bâtardisation
- altération
- dégradation
🇪🇸 bastardización
- adulteración
- degradación
🇹🇷 bastardizasyon
- bozma
- degrade etme
🇰🇷 바스타드화
- 왜곡
- 저하
🇸🇦 تشويه
- فساد
- تدهور
🇨🇿 bastardizace
- zkreslení
- degradace
🇸🇰 bastardizácia
- skreslenie
- degradácia
🇨🇳 杂种化
- 歪曲
- 贬值
🇸🇮 bastardizacija
- izkrivljanje
- degradacija
🇮🇸 bastardisering
- útgáfa
- niðurlag
🇰🇿 бастардизация
- бұрмалау
- төмендету
🇬🇪 ბასტარდიზაცია
- დამახინჯება
- გაუარესება
🇦🇿 bastardizasiya
- təhrif
- aşağı salma
🇲🇽 bastardización
- adulteración
- degradación
Etymology
The term 'bastardize' derives from the Middle English word 'bastard', which itself comes from the Old French 'bastard', meaning illegitimate or spurious. The original sense implied a deviation from the norm or an inferior product, akin to a child born out of wedlock. Over time, the word evolved to encompass broader meanings, notably highlighting corruption and degradation in various contexts, particularly in language and art. The '–ize' suffix indicates a verb form, suggesting the action of making or becoming something of lesser quality. This evolution reflects societal attitudes towards originality and authenticity, which have become increasingly prominent in discussions about cultural and artistic integrity.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,351, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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