defeminize

verb

de·fem·i·nize | \ (ˌ)dē-ˈfe-mə-ˌnīz

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defeminized; defeminizing; defeminizes

Definition of defeminize

transitive verb

: to divest of feminine qualities or characteristics : masculinize

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The first known use of defeminize was in 1760

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defeminize

transitive verb

de·fem·i·nize

variants: or British defeminise \ (ˈ)dē-ˈfem-ə-ˌnīz

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defeminized or British defeminised; defeminizing or British defeminising

Medical Definition of defeminize

: to divest of feminine qualities or physical characteristics : masculinize

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