emasculate

The word “emasculate” has 4 syllables: e-mas-cu-late

It's pronounced as /ɪˈmæskjʊˌleɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for emasculate?

In the thesaurus, “emasculate” has 44 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for emasculate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for emasculate

verb
1. To deprive of virile or procreative power; to castrate, to geld.
2. To deprive of masculine vigor or spirit; to weaken; to render effeminate; to vitiate by unmanly softness.
3. Of a flower: to deprive of the anthers.
adjective
1. Deprived of virility or vigor; unmanned, weak.

The harsh criticism seemed to emasculate his confidence and sense of self-worth.
The unjust treatment of the workers served to emasculate their sense of agency.
The constant pressure to conform could emasculate anyone’s individuality.
His actions were meant to emasculate the leader and weaken the group’s resolve.
The traditional system was designed to emasculate women, limiting their rights and opportunities.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to emasculate, such as: aid, alter, assist, craze, daunt, debilitate, demoralize.

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