Word Study
feminize
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Verb feminize has 2 senses
- feminize(v = verb.change) feminise - assume (more) feminine characteristics; "feminized language"; "feminized frogs" is one way to change
- feminize(v = verb.change) effeminise, effeminize, feminise, womanize - to give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to; "This hairdo feminizes the man" is one way to alter, change, modify
Derived form noun feminization1
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
CIDE DICTIONARY
feminize, v. t. [Cf. F. féminiser.].
To make womanish or effeminate. Dr. H. More. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
feminize, v.tr. & intr. (also -ise) make or become feminine or female.
Derivative
feminization n.
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