bowdlerizing

Example:To sanitize the document, they removed all references to politically sensitive topics.

Definition:To make something safe or protected by removing harmful or offensive elements, often by censoring or filtering content.

Example:The author criticized the censoring of news to control the public's perception of events.

Definition:To prohibit someone from expressing or publishing certain opinions or pieces of information, often through close monitoring of the content produced.

Example:The school expurgated the novel to remove sexual content, making it more appropriate for children.

Definition:To remove parts of a book, play, etc., to make it less offensive or suitable for a wider audience, often involving the deletion of specific sections or passages.