emasculate (Meaning)
emasculate (v)
deprive of strength or vigor
remove the testicles of a male animal
emasculate (s)
having unsuitable feminine qualities
emasculate (v. t.)
To deprive of virile or procreative power; to castrate power; to castrate; to geld.
To deprive of masculine vigor or spirit; to weaken; to render effeminate; to vitiate by unmanly softness.
emasculate (a.)
Deprived of virility or vigor; unmanned; weak.
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emasculate Sentence Examples
- The tyrant's cruelty emasculated the spirit of his subjects.
- The corporate buyout emasculated the once-proud company, stripping it of its independence.
- The toxic masculinity of the locker room emasculated the insecure boys who listened.
- The constant belittling and criticism emasculated his confidence and left him a shell of his former self.
- The abusive relationship emasculated her, rendering her dependent and fearful.
- The financial crisis emasculated the once-wealthy businessman, leaving him humbled and broke.
- The new boss's overbearing management style emasculated the team, stifling creativity and initiative.
- The scandal emasculated the politician's reputation, tarnishing his image and ending his career.
- The overuse of antibiotics emasculated the body's immune system, leaving it vulnerable to infections.
- The societal pressure to conform emasculated individuals and discouraged them from expressing their true selves.
FAQs About the word emasculate
deprive of strength or vigor, remove the testicles of a male animal, having unsuitable feminine qualitiesTo deprive of virile or procreative power; to castrate
terrify,paralyze, scare, frighten, intimidate, terrorize, discourage, unsettle, weaken, enfeeble
strengthen, nerve,nerve, strengthen, fortify,encourage, fortify, encourage, embolden, hearten
The tyrant's cruelty emasculated the spirit of his subjects.
The corporate buyout emasculated the once-proud company, stripping it of its independence.
The toxic masculinity of the locker room emasculated the insecure boys who listened.
The constant belittling and criticism emasculated his confidence and left him a shell of his former self.
