verb
to make or become more effeminate in character or appearance
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The society's expectation of masculinity often leads to efforts to effeminize men who do not conform to traditional gender norms.
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Some people believe that wearing pink will effeminize a man, but in reality, it's just a color.
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Don't let anyone tell you that showing emotions will effeminize you - it's important to be true to yourself.
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The artist used soft pastel colors to effeminize the painting, giving it a delicate and gentle feel.