feminise

feminise
verb
1. assume (more) feminine characteristics
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feminized language

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feminized frogs

Syn: ↑feminize
Derivationally related forms: ↑feminisation, ↑feminization (for: ↑feminize)
Hypernyms: ↑change
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s

2. to give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to
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This hairdo feminizes the man

Syn: ↑feminize, ↑effeminize, ↑effeminise, ↑womanize
Derivationally related forms: ↑woman (for: ↑womanize)
Hypernyms: ↑change, ↑alter, ↑modify
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

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Somebody ——s somebody


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