Definition of "masculinize" [masculinize]

• To give a masculine appearance or character to. (verb-transitive)
• To cause (a female) to assume masculine characteristics, as through hormonal imbalance or male hormone therapy. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "(A theory: by vibrating their vocal cords to lower the sound they produce, young ladies want to "masculinize" their voices, thereby taking revenge on rampant sexism)."
• "Skate Canada is trying to "masculinize" a sport long known for its sequin-studded costumes."
• "She likes to "masculinize" overtly girly looks, like frilly dresses, by wearing flat boots, she says."