| defeminize | (v) remove the ovaries of (female mammals such as cats), Syn. defeminise |
| feminize | (v) assume (more) feminine characteristics, Syn. feminise, Example: feminized language; feminized frogs |
| feminize | (v) to give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to, Syn. womanize, effeminize, effeminise, feminise, Example: This hairdo feminizes the man |