Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Virilize.
Virilize - as a verb
Produce virilism in or cause to assume masculine characteristics, as through a hormonal imbalance or hormone therapy
Example: "The drugs masculinized the teenage girl"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
masculinisemasculinizeviriliseExample Sentences
"The hormone therapy will virilize her facial features."
"Over time, the steroids can virilize the body, causing increased muscle mass."
"The medical condition caused the girl's body to virilize prematurely."
"Excessive testosterone levels can virilize women and cause them to develop male characteristics."
"The doctor recommended against using the medication as it may virilize the patient."
Word Game Points
Is VIRILIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, virilize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
VIRILIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is VIRILIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
No, virilize is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordVIRILIZE is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is VIRILIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, virilize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordVIRILIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.