Oversexualize

B2 16+

Antonyms of oversexualize

Collocations of oversexualize

female characters
Frequency: 70 %

The movie oversexualized its female characters, focusing more on their appearance than their personalities.

media representation
Frequency: 60 %

Some critics argue that the media often oversexualizes women, perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

pop culture
Frequency: 50 %

Many music videos in pop culture tend to oversexualize their performers, catering to a specific audience.

young girls
Frequency: 45 %

Parents expressed concern over the way certain clothing brands oversexualize young girls in their advertising.

celebrities
Frequency: 40 %

Some celebrities have spoken out against the industry's tendency to oversexualize them for publicity.

Idiomatic Expressions for oversexualize

  • Phrase: oversexualize a character
    Meaning: to portray a character in a way that emphasizes their sexuality to an excessive degree
    Usage: Some critics argue that certain movies and TV shows tend to oversexualize female characters, reducing them to mere objects of desire.