1. to make or become more masculine in appearance, character, or behavior
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• The hormone treatment began to masculinise her voice.
• Some critics argued that competitive sports masculinise young girls.
• The designer chose to masculinise the traditional dress with sharper lines.
• Certain medical conditions can masculinise physical features.
• The role seemed to masculinise the actress’s usual delicate demeanor.
• Cultural pressures often masculinise boys from an early age.