1. to give masculine characteristics to; to make more masculine in appearance, behavior, or qualities

Examples

• The hormone therapy began to masculinize her voice and facial features.
• Some critics argued that military training tends to masculinize young recruits.
• The designer chose to masculinize the room with darker colors and heavier furniture.
• Certain medical conditions can masculinize physical appearance.
• The coach’s aggressive style seemed to masculinize the entire team’s playing approach.
• Traditional gender roles often pressure parents to masculinize their sons from an early age.