bastardize

Example Sentences

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You simply had — to bastardize a phrase popularized by Timothy Leary — to turn in, tune out and drop out.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2024

“I feel like many people don’t realize that they bastardize ASL, and it harms more than it helps,” Bienvenu told Amanda.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2022

“If we bastardize Congress, we’re also bastardizing our country,” Cayetano said in his video message.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2020

“If we bastardize Congress, we’re also bastardizing our country,” Cayetano said in his video message.

From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2020

The law is so indulgent as not to bastardize the child, if born, though not begotten, in lawful wedlock.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah