How to Pronounce Expurgated

To pronounce "expurgated", say EXP-urg-at-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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EXP-urg-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “expurgated”

"expurgated" has 4 syllables: exp-urg-at-ed.

What does expurgated mean?

verb

  1. 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.”

  2. 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.”

adjective

  1. Having had erroneous, obscene, or other objectionable material removed.

Related words

censoreddepuratedefecateexplantedabstersiveeradicatedexemptabridged

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How many syllables are in "expurgated"?▾

"Expurgated" has 4 syllables: exp · urg · at · ed.

What does "expurgated" mean?▾

Expurgated: To edit out (incorrect, offensive, or otherwise undesirable information) from a book or other publication; to cleanse; to purge.

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