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emasculate

/ɛmˈæskjʊleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does emasculate mean?

verb

To deprive of strength, courage, or manly qualities; to make someone or something less powerful or effective. To remove or reduce the male characteristics of something.

Example

"The politician's emasculation of the bill was met with widespread criticism."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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