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Feminize
Sounds like
femuhnyz
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Simple meaning
What does Feminize mean?
to make more feminine
Dictionary definition
To make something more feminine in style, role, or appearance.
Example sentences
Feminize in a sentence
easy
The costume designer chose to feminize the outfit.
medium
Some languages feminize certain words with endings.
hard
Writers may discuss how a culture tries to feminize or masculinize different roles.
Synonyms
Words like Feminize
make feminineTo give feminine qualities.
softenTo make gentler or less harsh, depending on context.
Antonyms
Opposite words
masculinizeTo make more masculine.
neutralizeTo make less strongly one type or side.
Word family
Feminize word family
Base word
feminize
verb
feminized
Made more feminine.
verb
feminization
The act of making more feminine.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does feminize mean?
Feminize means to make more feminine.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to feminize?
Make Feminine is close in meaning to feminize in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of feminize?
Masculinize contrasts with feminize.
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