effeminize vs feminize

effeminize and feminize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
effeminize	No	No	Yes	No
feminize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, effeminize and feminize are synonyms defined as:

effeminize and feminize: to give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to

Other synonyms of effeminize include effeminise, feminise, womanize.

effeminize (verb)	feminize (verb)
to give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to	to give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to
	assume (more) feminine characteristics