Definitions for sexualize
ˈsɛk ʃu əˌlaɪzsex·u·al·ize

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sexualize, sexualiseverb

   make sexual, endow with sex, attribute sex to

   "The god was sexualized and married to another god"; "Some languages sexualize all nouns and do not have a neuter gender"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sexualizeverb

   To make sexual.

   Children's beauty pageants sexualize childhood.

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1. sexualize

   Sexualize refers to the process of making something or someone inherently non-sexual appear sexual, or attaching a sexual attribute to them. This can be through behavior, language, imagery, media representation, or interpretation. It often involves objectifying someone’s body, reducing their worth primarily to their sexual attractiveness or appeal, often for exploitation or gratification.

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1. Sexualizeverb

   to attribute sex to

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How to pronounce sexualize?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Tessa

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How to say sexualize in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sexualize in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sexualize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of sexualize in a Sentence

1. Matthew Kacsmaryk:

   If you look at the letter that was issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, they point out that the category sexual orientation is problematic because it’s not defined, most Abrahamic faith traditions will draw a distinction between someone who experiences the same sex attraction but is willing to live celibate and somebody who experiences the same sex attraction and makes it a lifestyle and seeks to sexualize that lifestyle. Those are two different categories that most Abrahamic faith traditions recognize.

2. Jessica Wardell:

   The main problem people have with breast-feeding is they sexualize breasts, so it offends them, if we could make them less taboo, breast-feeding would be much more acceptable in society.

3. Patrick Wanis:

   The attempt to de-sexualize the female nipple and create equality backfires when you superimpose a child’s face on a fully developed woman’s naked or topless body; it actually sexualizes the innocent child.

4. Ron DeSantis:

   It’s a hoax in service of trying to pollute and sexualize our children.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sexualize
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sexualize
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexualize
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=sexualize