womanize

especially British, wom·an·ise

[woom-uh-nahyz]

verb (used with object)

womanized, womanizing 

1. to make effeminate.

verb (used without object)

womanized, womanizing 

1. to pursue or court women habitually.

womanize

/ ˈwʊməˌnaɪz /

verb

1. (intr) (of a man) to indulge in many casual affairs with women; philander

2. (tr) to make effeminate

Other Word Forms

• womanizer noun
• womanizing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of womanize¹

First recorded in 1585–95; woman + -ize

Example Sentences

Accusations of womanizing were issued to newspapers to embarrass and discredit King.

From Salon

He gained fame as Cole Turner, a charming demon on the hit supernatural series Charmed, before starring as the womanizing plastic surgeon Dr. Christian Troy on FX’s Nip/Tuck from 2003 to 2010.

From Salon

“It’s embarrassing, though not criminal, that I probably partied, womanized, drank and smoked more than I should have earlier in life. I live a different life now.”

From Salon

Sportswriters celebrated him for his grit and determination and happily ignored his obvious flaws: his womanizing, his gambling and his apparent addiction to both.

From Los Angeles Times

For a wealthy man like Trump, being married with lots of kids doesn't interrupt the womanizing.

From Salon