Bowdlerise is a term coined by Thomas Bowdler in the 19th century to describe the act of removing or censoring parts of a text that are considered inappropriate or offensive. It is derived from the verb 'to bowdlerize, ' which means to remove or CENSOR parts of a text. Censoring is the act of suppressing or removing material deemed offensive or inappropriate. It is often used to protect children from potentially harmful content, but can also be used to protect adults from offensive material.