1 literature : to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar bowdlerize the text. 2 : to modify by abridging, simplifying, or distorting in style or content.

What does it mean to bowdlerize a song?

To bowdlerize a book or movie means to take parts of it out before publishing it or showing it. ... a bowdlerized version of the song.

What is meant by politesse?

: formal politeness : decorousness.