Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sexualize
verb
/ˈsɛkʃuəlaɪz/
Definition
To make something or someone sexual in nature or character.
Examples
- The media often sexualizes women in advertising.
- Educators aim to teach children about body autonomy without sexualizing their experiences.
- Some films might sexualize certain characters to attract audiences.
Meaning
To attribute sexual qualities or to treat something as sexual.
Synonyms
- sexualize
- objectify
- eroticize
- sensualize
- hypersensualize
