Definitions for bastardize

bastardize bas·tard·ize

Spelling: [bas-ter-dahyz]
IPA: /ˈbæs tərˌdaɪz/

Bastardize is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 22 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 752 anagrams from letters in bastardize (aabdeirstz).

Definitions for bastardize

verb (used with object)

  1. to lower in condition or worth; debase:
  2. to declare or prove (someone) to be a bastard.
  3. Australian. to harass or humiliate as part of initiation into a college or regiment.

verb (used without object)

  1. to become debased.

Origin of bastardize

First recorded in 1580-90; bastard + -ize

Word Value for bastardize
Scrable

22

Words with friends

23

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