femalize

/ˈfɛməlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become female

“The hormone therapy was designed to femalize the genetic male embryo.”

2. verb

to convert a word or a concept into a feminine form

“The linguist tried to femalize the masculine noun by adding a feminine suffix.”

3. noun

the process or result of making or becoming female

“The femalization process involved a series of complex hormonal changes.”

Synonyms

  • feminize
  • gynandromorph

Antonyms

  • masculinize
  • virilize