virilise

Definitions of virilise
  1. verb
    produce virilism in or cause to assume masculine characteristics, as through a hormonal imbalance or hormone therapy
    synonyms: masculinise, masculinize, virilize
    masculinize
    give a masculine appearance or character to
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    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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