verb
- removing or reducing sexual characteristics, content, or appeal from something
Usage: present participle of desexualise (British spelling); American spelling is desexualizing; often used in academic, media, or social contexts
Examples
- The film studio is desexualising the character by changing her costume for the remake.
- Critics argue that the advertisement is desexualising women by removing stereotypical imagery.
- The school's dress code aims at desexualising the learning environment.
- Some argue that desexualising language in literature can improve inclusivity.
- The designer discussed desexualising fashion while maintaining elegance and style.