emasculate (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/
Definition
To deprive a man of his male role, identity, or rights; to make someone weak or less effective.
Examples
His constant criticism seemed designed to emasculate her in front of her colleagues.
The new law could emasculate the power of the trade unions.
Some critics argue that the media often emasculates male characters in television shows.
How to Use emasculate
- emasculate someone (verb)
- To make a person, especially a man, feel weak, less effective, or less masculine. — "His boss's constant criticism threatened to emasculate him."
- emasculate something (verb)
- To weaken or make something (like an organization or argument) less powerful or effective. — "The new regulations could emasculate the company's competitive edge."
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