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emasculating

The word “emasculating” has 5 syllables: e-mas-cu-la-ting

It's pronounced as /ɪˈmæskjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for emasculating?

In the thesaurus, “emasculating” has 39 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for emasculating

Antonyms for emasculating

Meanings of emasculating

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • The continuous criticism was emasculating his confidence, making him question his abilities.
  • The strict rules at work were emasculating, leaving employees feeling powerless and demoralized.
  • His lack of support during the meeting was emasculating, diminishing her confidence in her ideas.
  • The way the coach spoke to the players was emasculating, causing many to lose faith in their skills.
  • The constant comparisons to others were emasculating, causing him to feel inadequate in every situation.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to emasculating, such as: crazing, daunting, debilitating, demoralizing, deranging, discomposing, discouraging.

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