Synonym of BOWDLERISE

The correct answer is D. Censor.

Bowdlerize is to remove or change parts of a text that are considered offensive or objectionable. This can be done for a variety of reasons, such as to make the text more appropriate for a wider audience or to protect the privacy of individuals.

Dictate is to give orders or instructions in a forceful or authoritative way. Persuade is to convince someone to do something by using reasoning or argument. Confuse is to make someone unsure or bewildered.

Of the above options, only censor is the closest synonym of bowdlerize.