feminize vs effeminize

feminize and effeminize both are verbs.

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

As verbs, feminize and effeminize are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of feminize include effeminise, feminise, womanize.

feminize (verb)	effeminize (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