1. making something sexual or erotic in nature; attributing sexual qualities to something
Usage: present participle of eroticize

Examples

• The advertisement was criticized for eroticizing everyday products.
• Some argue that certain media representations are eroticizing violence.
• The artist denied accusations of eroticizing childhood in her work.
• Critics worried about eroticizing power relationships in the workplace.
• The film was accused of eroticizing dangerous behavior.