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fem·​i·​nize | \ ˈfe-mə-ˌnīz How to pronounce feminize (audio) \
feminized; feminizing

Definition of feminize

transitive verb

1 : to give a feminine quality to
2 : to cause (a male or castrate) to take on feminine characters (as by implantation of ovaries or administration of estrogens)
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Other Words from feminize

feminization \ ˌfe-​mə-​nə-​ˈzā-​shən How to pronounce feminize (audio) \ noun

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Recent Examples on the Web The Arkansas SAFE Act would also ban cross-hormone therapy, a gender-affirming treatment that allows for trans people to masculinize or feminize their physical appearance to be more consistent with their gender identity. — Lauren Holt, CNN, "Transgender rights in the spotlight as Arkansas and Tennessee become latest states to pass anti-trans legislation," 28 Mar. 2021 The idea was to claim what was a traditionally male uniform and unapologetically feminize it. — Vanessa Friedman New York Times, Star Tribune, "RBG's ladylike collars were gauntlets thrown down each time she took the bench," 21 Sep. 2020 The idea was to claim what was a traditionally male uniform and unapologetically feminize it. — Vanessa Friedman New York Times, Star Tribune, "RBG's ladylike collars were gauntlets thrown down each time she took the bench," 21 Sep. 2020 The idea was to claim what was a traditionally male uniform and unapologetically feminize it. — Vanessa Friedman New York Times, Star Tribune, "RBG's ladylike collars were gauntlets thrown down each time she took the bench," 21 Sep. 2020 The idea was to claim what was a traditionally male uniform and unapologetically feminize it. — Vanessa Friedman New York Times, Star Tribune, "RBG's ladylike collars were gauntlets thrown down each time she took the bench," 21 Sep. 2020 The idea was to claim what was a traditionally male uniform and unapologetically feminize it. — Vanessa Friedman New York Times, Star Tribune, "RBG's ladylike collars were gauntlets thrown down each time she took the bench," 21 Sep. 2020 The idea was to claim what was a traditionally male uniform and unapologetically feminize it. — Vanessa Friedman New York Times, Star Tribune, "RBG's ladylike collars were gauntlets thrown down each time she took the bench," 21 Sep. 2020 The idea was to claim what was a traditionally male uniform and unapologetically feminize it. — Vanessa Friedman New York Times, Star Tribune, "RBG's ladylike collars were gauntlets thrown down each time she took the bench," 21 Sep. 2020

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First Known Use of feminize

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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12 Apr 2021

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“Feminize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminize. Accessed 11 May. 2021.

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feminize

transitive verb
fem·​i·​nize
variants: or British feminise \ ˈfem-​ə-​ˌnīz How to pronounce feminize (audio) \
feminized or British feminised; feminizing or British feminising

Medical Definition of feminize

: to cause (a male or castrate) to take on feminine characters (as by implantation of ovaries or administration of estrogenic substances)

Other Words from feminize

feminization or British feminisation \ ˌfem-​ə-​nə-​ˈzā-​shən How to pronounce feminize (audio) \ noun

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