Emasculating: meaning, definitions and examples

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emasculating

 

[ ɪˈmæs.kjʊ.leɪ.tɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

social dynamics

Emasculating describes a process or action that undermines a man's confidence, strength, or masculinity. It often refers to behavior or situations that make a man feel powerless or less masculine in social or personal contexts. This term can also relate to the broader implications of gender roles and societal expectations around masculinity. The term is commonly used to discuss the effects of certain actions, words, or cultural norms that challenge traditional concepts of manhood.

Synonyms

debilitating, diminishing, humiliating, weakening

Examples of usage

  • The constant criticism felt emasculating.
  • He found the jokes about his career emasculating.
  • Her success was perceived as emasculating by some.
  • The lack of appreciation for his efforts was truly emasculating.

Translations

Translations of the word "emasculating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emasculante

🇮🇳 नपुंसक बनाना

🇩🇪 entmannen

🇮🇩 menyerahkan kekuasaan

🇺🇦 каструючий

🇵🇱 wykastrowanie

🇯🇵 去勢する

🇫🇷 émasculant

🇪🇸 emasculante

🇹🇷 erkeklikten alıkoyma

🇰🇷 거세하는

🇸🇦 إخصاء

🇨🇿 emasculující

🇸🇰 emasculujúci

🇨🇳 阉割的

🇸🇮 emasculirajoč

🇮🇸 kastrerandi

🇰🇿 еркекті жою

🇬🇪 ემასკულირებელი

🇦🇿 kastrasiya edən

🇲🇽 emasculante

Word origin

The term 'emasculate' originates from the Latin word 'emasculare', which means 'to castrate' or 'to deprive of manliness'. This Latin term combines 'e-' meaning 'out of' or 'from' with 'masculus', which refers to 'male' or 'manly'. Historically, emasculation has been used in various contexts, often linked to the idea of removing strength or power from a male figure. Over time, the meaning has evolved to more broadly encompass emotional and social implications of power dynamics related to masculinity. In modern usage, 'emasculating' has come to describe not only physical but also psychological aspects of diminishing a man's sense of identity and authority, reflecting changing perceptions of gender and power in society.