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unsex
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un·sex

transitive verb \-ˈseks\

Definition of UNSEX

1
: to deprive of sex or sexual power
2
: to deprive of the qualities typical of one's sex

First Known Use of UNSEX

1606

Rhymes with UNSEX

annex, apex, codex, complex, convex, cortex, culex, desex, duplex, DX, fourplex, ibex, ilex, index, Kleenex, latex, mirex, murex, MX, narthex, perplex, Perspex, phone sex, pollex, Pyrex, reflex, Rx, safe sex, scolex, silex, silvex, simplex, spandex, telex, Tex-Mex, triplex, vertex, vortex

un·sex

transitive verb \-ˈseks\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of UNSEX

: to deprive of sexual qualities or characteristics; especially : castrate 1a

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