deflower

/ˈdɛflaʊər/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or cause to fall the blossoms from a flower

“The late frost would deflower the entire orchard.”

2. transitive verb

to cause (someone or something) to lose their innocence or virginity

“He tried to deflower his friends with his advice.”

3. noun

the act of removing or causing to fall the blossoms from a flower

“The deflowering of the flower garden was a beautiful sight.”

4. noun

the act of causing (someone or something) to lose their innocence or virginity

“The deflowering of the young couple was a delicate topic.”

Synonyms

  • demature
  • unvirginize

Antonyms

  • mature
  • virginize