verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative form of virilize. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   produce virilism in or cause to assume masculine characteristics, as through a hormonal imbalance or hormone therapy wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

masculinisemasculinizemasculinizevirilize

Etymology

From virile + -ise.

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