Historical Misinterpretations

verb to change something in a way that makes it seem less pure or genuine

• It is important not to bastardize the original meaning of the text when translating it into another language.
• Don't bastardize the recipe by adding too many extra ingredients.
• He totally bastardized that song by changing the lyrics to something inappropriate.
• The new company policy seemed to bastardize the values that the organization was founded upon.

noun a view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding

• There is a common misconception that all snakes are venomous.
• Don't fall for the misconception that eating carrots will improve your eyesight overnight.
• The misconception that vaccines cause autism is totally bogus.
• She realized that her misconception about love was holding her back from finding true happiness.