English verb: feminize | |||
1. | feminize (change) assume (more) feminine characteristics | ||
Samples | Feminized language. Feminized frogs. | ||
Synonyms | feminise | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change | ||
2. | feminize (change) to give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to | ||
Samples | This hairdo feminizes the man. | ||
Synonyms | effeminise, effeminize, feminise, womanize | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||