Bastardizes

/ˈbæstərˌdaɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of bastardize; makes something illegitimate, impure, or corrupted (American spelling).

Etymology

From bastardize with the -s suffix for third person singular. Standard conjugation of the American spelling variant.

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