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unsex

/ʌnˈsɛks/ verb · British & US
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What does unsex mean?

verb

To deprive of sex or sexual characteristics; to make something or someone less masculine or feminine. To remove or destroy the sex of something or someone.

Example

"The operation was intended to unsex the individual, removing their reproductive organs and altering their physical appearance."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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