emasculates
The word “emasculates” has 4 syllables: e-mas-cu-lates
It's pronounced as /ɪˈmæskjʊˌleɪts/
What is synonym and antonym for emasculates?
In the thesaurus, “emasculates” has 39 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for emasculates along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for emasculates
- crazes
- daunts
- debilitates
- demoralizes
- deranges
- discomposes
- discourages
- disheartens
- dismays
- dispirits
- disquiets
- disturbs
- enervates
- enfeebles
- fazes
- frightens
- intimidates
- maddens
- neuters
- paralyzes
- perturbs
- prostrates
- saps
- scares
- softens
- terrifies
- terrorizes
- tires
- unbalances
- undoes
- unhinges
- unmans
- unnerves
- unsettles
- unstrings
- upsets
- wastes
- weakens
- weirds out
Antonyms for emasculates
- emboldens
- encourages
- fortifies
- heartens
- nerves
- strengthens
Meanings of emasculates
- verb
- To deprive of virile or procreative power; to castrate, to geld.
- To deprive of masculine vigor or spirit; to weaken; to render effeminate; to vitiate by unmanly softness.
- Of a flower: to deprive of the anthers.
Example Sentences
- The constant belittling of his ideas emasculates his ability to contribute confidently to the group.
- The way the system emasculates individual creativity is a major concern for many artists.
- Constant criticism emasculates anyone’s self-worth, leading to a lack of motivation.
- The harsh workplace environment emasculates employees, making them feel powerless.
- His inability to stand up for himself emasculates his chances of gaining respect from his peers.
On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to emasculates, such as: crazes, daunts, debilitates, demoralizes, deranges, discomposes, discourages.
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paralyzes
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- unhinges
- unmans
- unnerves
- unsettles
- unstrings
- upsets
- wastes
- weakens
- weirds out
neuters
- alters
- castrates
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- emasculates
- fixes
- gelds
- spays
- sterilizes