to effeminate
verb/ɐfɛmiˈnaɾ/low
a·fe·mi·nar
Definition
To make or become effeminate; to give characteristics considered feminine.
Some critics accused fashion of effeminating men.
Strict education tried to prevent boys from becoming effeminate.
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Common collocations
to effeminate manners
Etymology
Do latim 'effeminare'.