defeminize

de·fem·i·nize

transitive verb

-·nized·, -·niz·ing

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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Verb

(third-person singular simple present defeminizes, present participle defeminizing, simple past and past participle defeminized)

Origin

de- +‎ feminize

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