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bastardize
verb bas·tard·ize \ˈbas-tər-ˌdīz\
: to produce a poor copy or version of (something)
bas·tard·izedbas·tard·iz·ing
Full Definition of BASTARDIZE
transitive verb
1
: to reduce from a higher to a lower state or condition : debase
2
: to declare or prove to be a bastard
3
: to modify especially by introducing discordant or disparate elements
— bas·tard·i·za·tion \ˌbas-tər-də-ˈzā-shən\ noun
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