1. 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.