emasculates
Removes masculine strength
Emasculates means to deprive of strength, vigor, or masculine identity.
In its literal sense, it refers to castration or removal of male reproductive organs.
More commonly, it describes undermining someone's confidence or authority in a way that makes them feel weak or powerless: His constant criticism emasculates her in front of the staff.
The word carries connotations of humiliation, particularly when directed at men whose sense of masculinity is being challenged or diminished.
Removes male gonads
- neutersSurgically prevents reproduction
- sterilizesEliminates all microorganisms
- geldingCastrated male equine
- desexesRemoves reproductive organs
capon · eunuch · surgical · testicles · hormonal · livestock · veterinary · spaying
Reduces strength or power
- dilutesReduces concentration by adding
- defangsRemoves ability to harm
- cripplesSeverely impairs function
- hamstringsRear thigh muscles
guts · neuters · saps · vitiates · enfeebles · debilitates · undermines · legislation
Becomes smaller or weaker
- underminesWeakens by stealth
- humiliatesCauses painful embarrassment
- belittlesDiminishes someone's worth
- demeansCauses loss of dignity
weakens · disempowers · degrades · intimidates · shames · dominates · controls · criticizes
Adult male status
- patriarchyMale-dominated social order
- genderSocial identity category
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- virilityMasculine strength and potency
traditional · roles · breadwinner · provider · authority · status · honor · pride
castrates
Removes male gonads
- neutersSurgically prevents reproduction
- sterilizesEliminates all microorganisms
- geldingCastrated male equine
desexes · capon · eunuch · surgical · testicles · hormonal · livestock · veterinary · spaying · bulls
weakens
Reduces strength or power
- dilutesReduces concentration by adding
- defangsRemoves ability to harm
- cripplesSeverely impairs function
hamstrings · guts · neuters · saps · vitiates · enfeebles · debilitates · undermines · legislation · policy
diminishes
Becomes smaller or weaker
- underminesWeakens by stealth
- humiliatesCauses painful embarrassment
- belittlesDiminishes someone's worth
demeans · weakens · disempowers · degrades · intimidates · shames · dominates · controls · criticizes · mocks
manhood
Adult male status
- patriarchyMale-dominated social order
- genderSocial identity category
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
virility · traditional · roles · breadwinner · provider · authority · status · honor · pride · dominance
emasculatesempowers
Grants ability or authority
strengthens · emboldens · fortifies · enables · liberates
emasculatesinvigorates
Fills with energy
vitalizes · strengthens · fortifies · reinvigorates · revitalizes
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