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erotize

verb er·o·tize \ ˈer-ə-ˌtīz \

Definition of erotize

erotized; erotizing
transitive verb
: to invest with erotic significance or sexual feeling
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erotization

play \ˌer-ə-tə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

First Known Use of erotize

1936

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erotize

transitive verb er·o·tize
variants: or British erotise play \ˈer-ə-ˌtīz\

medical Definition of erotize

erotized or British erotised; erotizing or British erotising
: to invest with erotic significance or sexual feeling

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