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desexualize
verb de·sex·u·al·ize \(ˌ)dē-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wə-ˌlīz, -ˈsek-shə-ˌlīz, -ˈsek-shü-ə-\
Definition of DESEXUALIZE
transitive verb
1
: to deprive of sexual characters or power
2
: to divest of sexual quality
— de·sex·u·al·i·za·tion \(ˌ)dē-ˌsek-sh(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌsek-shə-lə-, -ˌsek-shü-ə-\ noun
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First Known Use of DESEXUALIZE
1894
Rhymes with DESEXUALIZE
Americanize, apotheosize, colonialize, compartmentalize, conceptualize, consolation prize, contextualize, decriminalize, delegitimize, demilitarize, denaturalize, departmentalize, depoliticize, epigrammatize, etymologize, Europeanize, exteriorize, ideologize, individualize, industrialize, internationalize, legitimatize, materialize, memorialize, miniaturize, politicalize, private enterprise, professionalize, psychoanalyze, revolutionize, self-actualize, sensationalize, sentimentalize, spiritualize, underutilize, universalize
Medical Dictionary
desexualize
transitive verb de·sex·u·al·ize
de·sex·u·al·ized or British de·sex·u·al·isedde·sex·u·al·iz·ing or British de·sex·u·al·is·ing
Medical Definition of DESEXUALIZE
1
: to deprive of sexual characters or power
2
: to divest of sexual quality
—de·sex·u·al·iza·tion or British de·sex·u·al·isa·tion \(ˌ)dē-ˌseksh-(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌsek-shə-lə-\ noun
Variants of DESEXUALIZE
de·sex·u·al·ize or British de·sex·u·al·ise \(ˈ)dē-ˈseksh-(ə-)wə-ˌlīz, -ˈsek-shə-ˌlīz\
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