Vulgarizing is a term which refers to the act of making something common or vernacular, often by removing or simplifying its more complex or refined elements. There are a number of synonyms for this concept, including popularizing, simplifying, coarsening, dumbing down, reducing, and cheapening. Each of these words captures a slightly different aspect of the process of vulgarizing, whether it is focused on making something more accessible to the masses, or simply stripping it of its subtlety and nuance. Regardless of the precise term used, vulgarizing often involves a trade-off between accessibility and sophistication, and can be seen as both a necessary evil and a lamentable trend in modern culture and society.