mannify

/ˈmænɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to give a manly or masculine quality to something

“The new action movie was designed to mannify the protagonist and make him more appealing to a male audience.”

2. verb

to make someone or something more masculine

“The father tried to mannify his son by encouraging him to play sports and engage in outdoor activities.”

Synonyms

  • masculinize
  • virilize

Antonyms

  • effeminize
  • feminize