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Emasculate: meaning, definitions and examples

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emasculate

 

[ ษชหˆmรฆskjสŠleษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gender dynamics

To emasculate someone means to deprive them of their male identity or masculinity. This can occur physically, by removing male reproductive organs, or psychologically, by undermining their confidence, authority, or sense of manhood. The term can be used in various contexts, particularly in discussions about gender roles and stereotypes. Emasculation can lead to significant emotional consequences for those affected.

Synonyms

castrate, debilitate, diminish, undermine, weaken.

Examples of usage

  • The constant criticism from his peers seemed to emasculate him.
  • Some argue that modern society tends to emasculate traditional notions of masculinity.
  • In the film, the hero's defeat was portrayed as an emasculating experience.
  • The legislation was seen by some as an attempt to emasculate certain cultural practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "emasculate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emasculinar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคชเฅเค‚เคธเค• เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entmannen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengembalikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐัั‚ั€ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ znieล›ฤ‡ mฤ™skoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽปๅ‹ขใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmasculer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emascular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท erkeklikten mahrum bฤฑrakmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์„ธํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฎุตุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emasculovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ emasculovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽปๅŠฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ emasculirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kastrera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐัั‚ั€ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kastrasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emascular

Etymology

The word 'emasculate' originates from the Latin 'emasculare', which means to remove the male organs, derived from 'e-' meaning 'out of' and 'masculus', meaning 'male' or 'masculine'. This term has been in use since the 15th century and has evolved to include a metaphorical dimension where it refers to the stripping away of masculine characteristics or attributes. In contemporary discourse, the concept is often discussed in the context of gender studies, feminism, and critiques of patriarchal societies. The emotional implications of emasculation have been examined in literature and psychology, marking its relevance in understanding issues related to gender identity and societal expectations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,278 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.