bas·tard·ize (b s t r-d z )tr.v. bas·tard·ized, bas·tard·iz·ing, bas·tard·iz·es 1. To lower in quality or character; debase. 2. To declare or prove (someone) to be a bastard. bas tard·i·zation (-tr-d -z shn) n. |
bastardization, bastardisation [ˌbɑːstədaɪˈzeɪʃən ˌbæs-]
n
1. the act of bastardizing
2. (Military) Austral
a. an initiation ceremony in a school or military unit, esp one involving brutality
b. brutality or bullying
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | bastardization - declaring or rendering bastard; "the annulment of their marriage resulted in the bastardization of their children" declaration - a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written) |
| 2. | bastardization - an act that debases or corrupts degradation, debasement - changing to a lower state (a less respected state) |
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