feminize

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fem·i·nize | \ ˈfe-mə-ˌnīz

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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Recent Examples on the Web Ginsburg and fellow Justice Sandra Day O’Connor—the first woman on the Court—began wearing the collars to feminize the traditionally masculine garment. — Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Apr. 2022 To date, no studies have shown eating soy or isoflavones in moderation can feminize males or affect childhood development. — Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2021 When women's gymnastics was introduced in its current form in 1952, music was added to feminize the event. — Emily Adams, USA TODAY, 27 June 2021 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 21 Sep. 2020 See More

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