desexualize

de·sex·u·al·ize

verb
\(ˌ)dē-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wə-ˌlīz, -ˈsek-shə-ˌlīz, -ˈsek-shü-ə-\

Definition of DESEXUALIZE

transitive verb

1

: to deprive of sexual characters or power

2

: to divest of sexual quality

— de·sex·u·al·i·za·tion \(ˌ)dē-ˌsek-sh(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌsek-shə-lə-, -ˌsek-shü-ə-\ noun

First Known Use of DESEXUALIZE

1894

Rhymes with DESEXUALIZE

Americanize, apotheosize, colonialize, compartmentalize, conceptualize, consolation prize, contextualize, decriminalize, delegitimize, demilitarize, denaturalize, departmentalize, depoliticize, epigrammatize, etymologize, Europeanize, exteriorize, ideologize, individualize, industrialize, internationalize, legitimatize, materialize, memorialize, miniaturize, politicalize, private enterprise, professionalize, psychoanalyze, revolutionize, self-actualize, sensationalize, sentimentalize, spiritualize, underutilize, universalize