Bastardize

Pronunciation: /ˈbæstɝdˈaɪˈzi/

Bastardize (verb)

  1. To change something in a way that makes it worse, less correct, or less serious.
  2. To combine parts of different things in a careless way, producing a result that does not fit well.

Examples

  • The new rules bastardize the original plan.
  • He bastardized the recipe and ruined the flavor.