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to effeminate

verbarcaico/ɐmuljɨˈɾaɾ/rare

a·mu·lhe·rar

Definition

To make or become effeminate; to acquire manners or characteristics considered typical of women. (Archaic or derogatory usage)
He was accused of letting luxury and comfort effeminate him.
Certain styles of dress were thought to effeminate the men who wore them.

Etymology

Derivação parasintética: a- + mulher + -ar.

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