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Sex Definition–noun | 1. | either the male or female division of a species, esp. as differentiated with reference to the reproductive functions. |
| 2. | the sum of the structural and functional differences by which the male and female are distinguished, or the phenomena or behavior dependent on these differences. |
| 3. | the instinct or attraction drawing one sex toward another, or its manifestation in life a
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–verb (used with object) | 6. | to ascertain the sex of, esp. of newly-hatched chicks. |
—Verb phrase| 7. | sex up, Informal. | a. | to arouse sexually: The only intent of that show was to sex up the audience. |
| b. | to increase the appeal of; to make more interesting, attractive, or exciting: We've decided to sex up the movie with some battle scenes. |
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—Idiom| 8. | to have sex, to engage in sexual intercourse. |
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Offender Definition–verb (used with object) | 1. | to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me. |
| 2. | to affect (the sense, taste, etc.) disagreeably. |
| 3. | to violate or transgress (a criminal, religious, or moral law). | |
| 4. | to hurt or cause pain to. |
| 5. | (in Biblical use) to cause to fall into sinful ways. |
–verb (used wit
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| 7. | to err in conduct; commit a sin, crime, or fault. |
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