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asexualize

a·sex·u·al·ize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ey-sek-shoo-uh-lahyz]
    • /eɪˈsɛk ʃu əˌlaɪz/
    • /eɪsˈekʃuːəlˌaɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-sek-shoo-uh-lahyz]
    • /eɪˈsɛk ʃu əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of asexualize word

  • verb with object asexualize to make incapable of reproduction, as by castrating. 1
  • noun asexualize (transitive) To make asexual. 1

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Parts of speech for Asexualize

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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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asexualize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

asexualize usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for asexualize

verb asexualize

  • sterilize — to destroy microorganisms in or on, usually by bringing to a high temperature with steam, dry heat, or boiling liquid.
  • spay — to remove the ovaries of (an animal).
  • mutilate — to injure, disfigure, or make imperfect by removing or irreparably damaging parts: Vandals mutilated the painting.
  • neuter — Grammar. noting or pertaining to a gender that refers to things classed as neither masculine nor feminine. (of a verb) intransitive.
  • cut — If you cut something, you use a knife or a similar tool to divide it into pieces, or to mark it or damage it. If you cut a shape or a hole in something, you make the shape or hole by using a knife or similar tool.

Antonyms for asexualize

verb asexualize

  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
  • assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
  • remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
  • help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
  • continue — If someone or something continues to do something, they keep doing it and do not stop.

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