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verb un·sex \ ˌən-ˈseks \

Definition of unsex

unsexed; unsexing; unsexes
transitive verb
1 : to deprive of sex or sexual power
2 : to deprive of the qualities typical of one's sex

First Known Use of unsex

1606

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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unsex

transitive verb un·sex \ -ˈseks \

medical Definition of unsex

: to deprive of sexual qualities or characteristics; especially : castrate 1a

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