unsex

/ʌnseks/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of or remove a person’s sexual characteristics or identity

“The surgery aimed to unsex the intersex individual, allowing them to feel more comfortable in their own body.”

2. noun

the act of removing or depriving a person of their sexual characteristics or identity

“The unsexing of the intersex individual was a highly debated topic in the medical community.”

Synonyms

  • castrate
  • desex

Antonyms

  • sex
  • sexually assign