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hypersexualise en · VERB

Etymology

From hyper- + sexualise.

Meanings

1. (UK, alt-of, nonstandard) Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of hypersexualize.
   alt of hypersexualize
   • Related subtrends such as balletcore, Barbiecore and regency-core have drawn criticism for hypersexualising innocence and encouraging women to dress for the male gaze. 2024 March 21, Emma Russell, “Fit to be tied: why are bows absolutely everywhere in 2024?”, in The Guardian:
   • Jada's case happened within the wider context of a world that objectifies women, and hypersexualises black women, in particular, to the point of dehumanisation. 2014 July 17, Laura Bates, “#JadaPose: the online ridiculing of a teen victim is part of a sickening trend”, in The Guardian:
   • […]Gerwig was influenced by directors such as Max Ophüls and Jacques Tati, as if that confers greater legitimacy on a film using IP (intellectual property) to make money for a toy company that sells vacuous, hypersexualised dolls. 2023 July 19, Caspar Salmon, “Has Barbie killed the indie director? Why credible film-makers are selling out”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:
   • Girls has been widely praised for its realistic portrayal of women in an industry that tends to underwrite and hypersexualise female characters. 2015 April 22, Henry Barnes, “Lena Dunham wants to make Girls film when cast hits 40”, in The Guardian:

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