sexualizes

[US]/[ˈsɛkʃʊəlaɪz]/
[UK]/[ˈsɛkʃʊəlaɪz]/

Translation

v. (transitive)To imbue with sexual meaning; to portray as sexually suggestive.; To exploit someone sexually.
v. (intransitive)To become sexualized.

Phrases & Collocations

sexualizes women

sexualizes the image

sexualizes characters

being sexualized

sexualizes media

sexualizes youth

sexualizes the body

sexualizes narratives

sexualizes appearance

Example Sentences

the media often sexualizes female characters in action movies.

it's harmful when advertising sexualizes young girls.

the director was criticized for how he sexualizes his female leads.

we need to challenge the ways society sexualizes women.

the character's clothing choices shouldn't sexualize her.

the song lyrics heavily sexualize relationships between men and women.

the portrayal of women in the advertisement sexualizes them unnecessarily.

the focus on appearance sexualizes individuals and reduces their worth.

the industry tends to sexualizes performers for commercial gain.

it's important to recognize when a narrative sexualizes a character.

the use of suggestive poses sexualizes the model in the photograph.

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