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Sexualization

[sek-shoo-uh-lahyz or, especially Brit., seks-yoo-]

verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.

to render sexual; endow with sexual characteristics.

Also, especially British, sex·u·al·ise.

Origin:
1830–40; sexual + -ize

Related forms

sex·u·al·i·za·tion, noun

de·sex·u·al·ize, verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.

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sexualize or sexualise (ˈsɛksjʊəˌlaɪz)

—vb
1.	to make or become sexual or sexually aware
2.	to give or acquire sexual associations

sexualise or sexualise

—vb

sexuali'zation or sexualise

—n

sexuali'sation or sexualise

—n

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