desexualize
verb
de·sex·u·al·ize (ˌ)dē-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wə-ˌlīz 
-ˈsek-shə-ˌlīz,
-ˈsek-shü-ə-
desexualized; desexualizing; desexualizes
transitive verb
1
: to deprive of sexual characters or power
2
: to divest of sexual quality
desexualization
(ˌ)dē-ˌsek-sh(ə-)wə-lə-ˈzā-shən
noun -ˌsek-shə-lə-
-ˌsek-shü-ə-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. 
USA Today, 23 May 2022 In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. USA Today, 23 May 2022 In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. USA Today, 23 May 2022 In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. USA Today, 23 May 2022 In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. USA Today, 23 May 2022 In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. USA Today, 23 May 2022 In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. USA Today, 23 May 2022 In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. USA Today, 23 May 2022 See More
USA Today, 23 May 2022 In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. USA Today, 23 May 2022 In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. USA Today, 23 May 2022 In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. USA Today, 23 May 2022 In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. USA Today, 23 May 2022 In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. USA Today, 23 May 2022 In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. USA Today, 23 May 2022 In addition, many vaccination campaigns aim to desexualize the HPV vaccine, instead of focusing on its effectiveness in preventing cancers later in life. USA Today, 23 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
desexualize
transitive verb
de·sex·u·al·ize
variants or British desexualise
(ˈ)dē-ˈseksh-(ə-)wə-ˌlīz, -ˈsek-shə-ˌlīz
desexualized or British desexualised; desexualizing or British desexualising
1
: to deprive of sexual characters or power
2
: to divest of sexual quality