defeminize

English

Etymology

de- +‎ feminize

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /diːˈfɛmɪnaɪz/

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

   Synonym: unwomanize

See also

• emasculate