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Verb defeminize has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebDefeminizePart of speech: Verb Definition 1: To remove or reduce feminine qualities or characteristics from someone or something. Example sentence 1: The society's expectation of women to behave in a certain way often leads to attempts to defeminize them. Example sentence 2: The fashion industry has come under criticism for promoting unrealistic body image ideals that can defeminize women. Amazon search: Gender roles in society Definition 2: To make someone or something appear less feminine or belonging to females. Example sentence 1: The costume designer had to defeminize the actress for her role as a tomboy in the play. Example sentence 2: The marketing campaign aimed at defeminizing the product packaging to attract a wider audience. Amazon search: Gender-neutral clothing | ||||
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