masculinize vs modify

masculinize and modify both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
masculinize	No	No	Yes	No
modify	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, modify is a hypernym of masculinize; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than masculinize:

masculinize: produce virilism in or cause to assume masculine characteristics, as through a hormonal imbalance or hormone therapy
modify: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Other hypernyms of masculinize include alter, change.

As verbs, modify is a hypernym of masculinize; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than masculinize:

Other hypernyms of masculinize include alter, change.

masculinize (verb)	modify (verb)
produce virilism in or cause to assume masculine characteristics, as through a hormonal imbalance or hormone therapy	make less severe or harsh or extreme
give a masculine appearance or character to	add a modifier to a constituent
	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation