To make something sexual or to see something as sexual when it is not.
This word can make people think of things that are not good for kids or that make people feel uncomfortable.
Examples:
The magazine sexualizes the models.
We should not sexualize children.
She felt uncomfortable because the movie sexualized the characters.
I don't think we should sexualize animals!
The company sexualizes their products to sell more.
It's not good to sexualize things that are not for that.