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v. - Produce virilism in or cause to assume male characteristics, as through a hormonal imbalance or hormone therapy; Give a male appearance or character to.

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  • Verb (used with object), : The presence of two large leather sofas seemed to masculinize the whole room
  • Skate Canada is trying to "masculinize" a sport long known for its sequin-studded costumes.
  • She likes to "masculinize" overtly girly looks, like frilly dresses, by wearing flat boots, she says.
  • (A theory: by vibrating their vocal cords to lower the sound they produce, young ladies want to "masculinize" their voices, thereby taking revenge on rampant sexism).
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