Pronunciation: /əˈbæstərˌdaɪz/
verb to make someone or something illegitimate or inferior by mixing with something else
A1 I don't want to abastardize the recipe by using low-quality ingredients.
A2 It's important not to abastardize historical facts when telling a story.
B1 The author refused to abastardize his original work for the movie adaptation.
B2 The company decided to abastardize the product to cut costs, but it resulted in lower quality.
C1 The museum curator was determined not to abastardize the authenticity of the artifacts on display.
C2 The director's vision was clear - he would not abastardize the classic play in his modern adaptation.
formal It is important not to abastardize the original meaning of the text when translating it into another language.
informal Don't abastardize the recipe by adding unnecessary ingredients.
slang She abastardized the song by changing the lyrics to make it more catchy.
figurative The artist felt like he had abastardized his own style in order to appeal to a wider audience.
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