"defeminize" meaning in English

See defeminize in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

IPA: /diːˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ [UK] Forms: defeminizes [present, singular, third-person], defeminizing [participle, present], defeminized [participle, past], defeminized [past]
Etymology: de- + feminize Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|de|feminize}} de- + feminize Head templates: {{en-verb}} defeminize (third-person singular simple present defeminizes, present participle defeminizing, simple past and past participle defeminized)
  1. To lose, or to remove, feminine characteristics or qualities Synonyms: unwomanize Related terms: emasculate
    Sense id: en-defeminize-en-verb-KWAeEJCP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with de-

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