Bowdlerize
Option A
To bowdlerize (ترمیم کرنا) a book or text is to remove material that is considered improper or offensive. This is a form of 'censorship' (سنسر کرنا).
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To bowdlerize (ترمیم کرنا) a book or text is to remove material that is considered improper or offensive. This is a form of 'censorship' (سنسر کرنا).
To botch (خراب کرنا) a task is to carry it out badly or clumsily. 'To bungle' (گڑبڑ کرنا) is a direct synonym.
Bona fide (مستند) is a Latin phrase that literally means 'in good faith' (نیک نیتی سے). It signifies genuineness, sincerity, and authenticity.
Bombastic (پرتکلف) describes language that is high-sounding and 'pompous' (شان و شوکت والا) but has little meaning and is used to impress.
To bolster (سہارا دینا) something means to 'support' (حمایت کرنا) or 'strengthen' (مضبوط کرنا) it, often by adding to it. 'Support' is the most direct meaning.
Boisterous (پرشور) means 'noisy' (شور مچانے والا), energetic, cheerful, and rowdy.
Blustering (دھمکیاں دینا) describes talk that is loud, 'noisily aggressive' (شور مچاتے ہوئے جارحانہ), and arrogant, but often with little real effect.
Bluff has two meanings. As a noun, it's a steep 'cliff' (چٹان). As a verb, it means to 'deceive' (فریب دینا) by pretending to have a stronger position (like in poker). Given the options, 'Deceive' is the intended answer for the verb form.
Blithe (خوش دل) means cheerful, lighthearted, or heedless. 'Gay' (خوش), in its traditional sense, means happy and cheerful, making it a close synonym.
Bliss (پرمسرت) is a state of perfect happiness or great 'pleasure' (خوشی). 'Pain' (درد) is the antonym.