verb
- to remove sexual characteristics, content, or associations from something
Usage: formal
Examples
- The editor decided to desexualize the advertisement to make it more appropriate for children.
- The company worked to desexualize their marketing campaign after receiving complaints.
- Critics argued that the film’s remake attempted to desexualize the original story.
- The school board voted to desexualize certain textbook illustrations.
- Advertisers often desexualize products when targeting family audiences.
- The museum chose to desexualize the classical artwork for the children’s exhibit.