expurgate
verbDivide expurgate into syllables:
ex · pur · gate
How to pronounce expurgate:
Definition of expurgate:
- expurgate (verb):
- to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
- to expunge objectionable parts from before publication or presentation
- to amend a piece of writing by removing sections thought to be offensive
Synonyms for expurgate:
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