defeminize

    [dē fem′ə nīz′]

 

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transitive verb defeminized, defeminizing

to divest of feminine attributes or physical characteristics

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transitive verb de·fem·i·nized, de·fem·i·niz·ing, de·fem·i·niz·es
To divest of feminine traits, qualities, or characteristics.

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  • de·femˌi·ni·zaˈtion noun
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