masculinise

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb produce virilism in or cause to assume masculine characteristics, as through a hormonal imbalance or hormone therapy

Etymology

From masculine + -ise.

In classic literature

Synonyms

masculinize, virilize, virilise

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