What does desexualize mean?
Definitions for desexualize
diˈsɛk ʃu əˌlaɪzde·sex·u·al·ize
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Princeton's WordNet
desexualize, desexualiseverb
direct one's libidinous urges into another direction
sterilize, sterilise, desex, unsex, desexualize, desexualise, fixverb
make infertile
"in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized"
Wiktionary
desexualizeverb
To divest of sexual attributes; to make conceptually asexual.
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desexualize
Desexualize refers to the act or process of removing, reducing or suppressing sexual characteristics, allure, attractiveness, or elements from something or someone. This could apply to images, depictions, behavior, clothing, or language. It often aims to minimize or eliminate any sexual connotations or perceptions.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of desexualize in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of desexualize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Translations for desexualize
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- desexualisierenGerman
- desexualizarSpanish
- désexualiserFrench
- dessexualizarPortuguese
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