sexualize
verb
sex·u·al·ize
ˈsek-sh(ə-)wə-ˌlīz 
ˈsek-shə-ˌlīz
sexualized; sexualizing
: to make sexual : endow with a sexual character or cast
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Some pointed out the irony, given the way women are sexualized and subject to misogynistic portrayals in Bollywood movies.
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 16 July 2025
Furthermore, in late 2022 another brand under the Kering umbrella, Balenciaga, released an ad campaign that was widely criticised for sexualizing minors and the campaign was overseen by designer Demna, who earlier this year was promoted to become Gucci’s artistic director.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Many folks send encouragements toward OP mom and her son, while others put heat on the other parents for sexualizing their kids' friendship.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 6 June 2025
During the same panel, Shields reflected on being sexualized as a child star in Hollywood.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 16 July 2025
Furthermore, in late 2022 another brand under the Kering umbrella, Balenciaga, released an ad campaign that was widely criticised for sexualizing minors and the campaign was overseen by designer Demna, who earlier this year was promoted to become Gucci’s artistic director.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Many folks send encouragements toward OP mom and her son, while others put heat on the other parents for sexualizing their kids' friendship.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 6 June 2025
During the same panel, Shields reflected on being sexualized as a child star in Hollywood.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
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“Sexualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexualize. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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sexualize
transitive verb
sex·u·al·ize
variants
also British sexualise
sexualized also British sexualised; sexualizing also British sexualising
: to make sexual : endow with a sexual character or quality
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