1. to remove sexual characteristics, content, or appeal from something
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'desexualize'; often used in media, advertising, or cultural contexts
2. to deprive of sexual function or sexual identity
Usage: medical or psychological context; can refer to surgical or chemical procedures

Examples

• The film was edited to desexualise the dialogue for broadcast television.
• Advertisers sometimes desexualise their campaigns to appeal to a broader audience.
• The uniform was designed to desexualise the workplace and promote professionalism.
• Critics argued that the censorship would desexualise the artistic vision of the original work.
• Modern fashion trends attempt to desexualise clothing by emphasizing comfort over form.
• The policy aimed to desexualise the school environment and reduce distractions.