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de·fem·i·nize (d

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tr.v. de·fem·i·nized, de·fem·i·niz·ing, de·fem·i·niz·es

To divest of feminine traits, qualities, or characteristics.

de·femi·ni·zation (-n

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n) n.

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defeminize - remove the ovaries of (female mammals such as cats)

defeminise

neuter, spay, castrate, alter - remove the ovaries of; "Is your cat spayed?"

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