English dictionary

expurgating Meaning & Definition

What Does Expurgating Mean?

Expurgating is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of expurgate.

To edit out (incorrect, offensive, or otherwise undesirable information) from a book or other publication; to cleanse; to purge.
The publisher decided to expurgate the love scene from the book, to make it more child-friendly.
To undertake editing out incorrect, offensive, or otherwise undesirable information from (a book or other publication); to cleanse; to purge.
The publisher decided to expurgate the book, which meant removing the love scene.

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The publisher decided to expurgate the love scene from the book, to make it more child-friendly.

The publisher decided to expurgate the book, which meant removing the love scene.