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 (-tər-dĭ-zāshən) n. |
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