defeminize

/dɛfɪmɪnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or reduce a feminine quality or aspect; to make something less feminine.

“The artist’s intention was to defeminize the traditionally feminine subject matter of her paintings.”

2. noun

the process or act of removing or reducing a feminine quality or aspect.

“The defeminization of the workplace has led to changes in company policies and employee expectations.”

Synonyms

  • degender
  • feminize
  • neutralize

Antonyms

  • feminize
  • feminize
  • gender