expurgate
Pronunciation
Verb
C2 Mastery
Quick answer
To remove offensive or unsuitable material from a book or piece of writing.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
censor
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Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The school library kept only an _____ version of the novel."
Answer: expurgate
In your own words, what does "expurgate" mean?
To remove offensive or unsuitable material from a book or piece of writing.
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