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masculinize Synonyms
Another word for masculinize
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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 virilize the reproductive tract."
Strongest
virilize
androgenize
Opposites of masculinize
The opposite of masculinize shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
feminize
demasculinize
effeminize
emasculate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Masculinize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/masculinize