unsex

• Jemandem die Geschlechtsmerkmale oder geschlechtlichen Eigenschaften nehmen oder ihn geschlechtslos machen; wird oft in literarischen Kontexten verwendet.

A verb meaning to deprive of sexual attributes or characteristics, or to make unisexual; often used in literary contexts.

1. Deprive of sexual characteristicsC2formal

   To remove or take away the sexual organs or sexual powers of a person or animal.

   Der Geschlechtsmerkmale berauben

   • The ancient practice was to unsex certain animals to make them more docile.
   • In some historical contexts, rulers would unsex their enemies as a form of punishment.
   • The procedure was designed to unsex the creature, rendering it incapable of reproduction.

   Synonymealtercastratedesexemasculatefixgeldneuterspaysterilizeunman

2. Remove gender-specific qualitiesC2formal

   To strip away the traits, roles, or characteristics traditionally associated with a particular gender.

   Geschlechtsmerkmale nehmen

   • The author's writing style seems to unsex the characters, focusing on their humanity rather than gender.
   • Some social movements aim to unsex societal roles, allowing individuals to define themselves.
   • The costume was designed to unsex the performer, making their gender ambiguous.

   Synonymedesexneuter

   Antonymeengendergendersex

3. Make infertileC2formal

   To cause a person or animal to become unable to reproduce; to sterilize.

   Unfruchtbar machen

   • The veterinarian had to unsex the stray cat to control the population.
   • In some farming practices, they unsex male animals to improve meat quality.
   • The procedure was performed to unsex the patient for medical reasons.

   Synonymecastratedesexemasculategeldneuterspaysterilize

   Antonymefertilizeimpregnateinseminate