HyperDic: feminize

English > 2 senses of the word feminize:
VERBchangefeminize, feminiseassume / assume (more) feminine characteristics / characteristics
changefeminize, feminise, effeminize, effeminise, womanizeto give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to
English > feminize: 2 senses > verb 1, change
Meaningassume / assume (more) feminine characteristics / characteristics.
PatternSomebody ----s
Examples
  • "feminized language"
  • "feminized frogs"
Synonymfeminise
BroaderchangeUndergo a change
Nounsfeminizationthe process of becoming feminized / feminized
English > feminize: 2 senses > verb 2, change
MeaningTo give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Example"This hairdo feminizes the man"
Synonymsfeminise, effeminize, effeminise, womanize
Broaderchange, alter, modifyCause to change
Catalanesterilitzar

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