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masculinize Antonyms

Opposite of masculinize

Because the opposite of masculinize shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To induce male secondary sexual or physiological characteristics in an organism, typically through the action or administration of androgenic hormones.

Usage Example

"Elevated levels of testosterone during embryonic development will feminize the reproductive tract."

Strongest
feminize
demasculinize
Strong
emasculate

• verb (Context 2)

To give a traditionally masculine character, appearance, or cultural association to something, or to increase the proportion of men in a group or profession.

Usage Example

"Advertising campaigns in the mid-twentieth century sought to feminize certain consumer products to appeal to male buyers."

Strongest
feminize
demasculinize
effeminize

Similar words to masculinize

Words similar to masculinize shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

virilize
androgenize
See all synonyms of masculinize

• Nearby Words

masculine
masculinely
masculinity
masculinize
masher
mashy
mask

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Masculinize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/masculinize
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