verb
- present participle of bastardise; to debase, corrupt, or lower the quality or purity of something
Usage: British spelling; American equivalent is 'bastardizing'; often used in contexts of art, language, culture, or standards
Examples
- Critics accused the director of bastardising the original novel with his loose adaptation.
- The company was bastardising the traditional recipe by using cheaper ingredients.
- Some linguists worry about bastardising the English language with excessive slang.
- He felt the modern remake was bastardising the classic film's artistic vision.
- Adding artificial flavors was seen as bastardising the authentic taste of the dish.